Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
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Fetal and Neonatal Diagnosis of Interrupted Aortic Arch: Associations and OutcomesAxt-Fliedner R.a · Kawecki A.a · Enzensberger C.a · Wienhard J.a · Degenhardt J.a · Schranz D.a, b · Vogel M.a, baFetal Heart Centre, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Justus Liebig University and bDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, Justus Liebig University and Centre for Congenital Heart Defects, Children’s Hospital Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Article / Publication Details
Received: March 01, 2011
Accepted: September 12, 2011
Published online: November 17, 2011
Issue release date: December 2011
Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 4
ISSN: 1015-3837 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9964 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/FDT
Abstract
Objective: Interrupted aortic arch (IAA) is a rare but serious anomaly. Prenatal diagnosis is challenging and published data are limited. The aim of the study was to review the data of fetuses and neonates diagnosed with IAA during a 16-year period at Children’s Hospital Giessen. Methods: Retrospective ascertainment of 8 fetuses and 20 neonates with a confirmed diagnosis of IAA from 1994 to 2010 by reviewing the hospital database of the cardiovascular program of the prenatal and pediatric cardiology clinics at the University Hospital Giessen. Results: Eighteen cases with IAA type B and 10 cases with IAA type A were found. After 2005, prenatal diagnosis was achieved in 8 cases and postnatal imaging confirmed IAA in all 8 neonates. Twenty-nine percent of individuals had a chromosomal anomaly, with microdeletion 22q11.2 being the most common abnormality (n = 6, 21%). In 46% (13/28) other complex cardiac anomalies were present. Mortality after surgery was 18%. Long-term morbidity and mortality was due to neurological impairment in the presence of microdeletion 22q11.2 and the need of surgical or catheter re-intervention. Conclusion: Despite the difficulties and challenges in diagnosis, the prenatal detection rate of IAA is increasing. Associated complex cardiac and chromosomal abnormalities influence the outcome of patients with IAA and are important issues of parental counseling.
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Article / Publication Details
Received: March 01, 2011
Accepted: September 12, 2011
Published online: November 17, 2011
Issue release date: December 2011
Number of Print Pages: 7
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 4
ISSN: 1015-3837 (Print)
eISSN: 1421-9964 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/FDT
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