Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2016 Oct;49(5):379-382. 10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.379.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a 1,360-g Premature Neonate after Repairing Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

• Rhee YJ
• Han SJ
• Chong YY
• Kang MW
• Kang SK
• Yu JH

• KMID: 2354373
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2016.49.5.379

Abstract

With advancements in complex repairs in neonates with complicated congenital heart diseases, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has been increasingly used as cardiac support. ECMO has also been increasingly used for low birth weight (LBW) or very low birth weight (VLBW) neonates. However, since prematurity and LBW are risk factors for ECMO, the appropriate indications for neonates with LBW, especially VLBW, are under dispute. We report a case of ECMO performed in a 1,360-g premature infant with VLBW due to cardiopulmonary bypass weaning failure after repairing infracardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return.

Keyword

Very low birth weight; Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation; Neonate

MeSH Terms

Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Dissent and Disputes
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation*
Heart Diseases
Humans
Infant, Low Birth Weight
Infant, Newborn*
Infant, Premature
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Risk Factors
Scimitar Syndrome*
Weaning