How do we treat severely prolapsed true ectopia cordis?

Naoki MasakiHideki TatewakiTakehiko SanadaSadahiro Sai

Published in: European journal of cardio-thoracic surgery : official journal of the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (2024)

Ectopia cordis is an extremely rare condition where the heart displaces outside the thoracic cavity. Treating this, especially when accompanied by congenital heart diseases and severe protrusion, is challenging. Here, we present a case of successful treatment involving intracardiac repair and delayed sternal closure using local skin flaps.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
spinal cord
heart failure
early onset
left atrial appendage
wound healing
atrial fibrillation
breast reconstruction
spinal cord injury