Perioperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in neonates with transposition of the great arteries: 15 years of experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can act as a bridge to recovery in both pre- and postoperative patients with transposition of the great arteries (TGA). However, literature on its use in these patients is scarce.

Methods

Retrospective single-centre cohort study encompassing all TGA patients who received ECMO between January 2009 and March 2024.

Results

Twenty-two neonates received ECMO during the study period, with an overall median age and weight at time of ECMO cannulation of 6.5 (1.8-10) days and 3.7 (3.3-4.0) kg, respectively. Twelve neonates received ECMO prior to the arterial switch operation because of severe persistent pulmonary hypertension (83%), respiratory failure due to severe pulmonary atelectasis (8%) or hypoxia after pulmonary arte

SUBMITTER: Weeda JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11814491 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature