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WHAT ARE THE NON-CARDIAC PROGNOSTIC FACTORS AFFECTING MORTALITY IN NEONATES WITH AORTOPULMONARY SHUNT
Abstract
Background
Systemic to pulmonary shunts (SPS) have proven to be highly effective for the palliation of neonates with cyanotic congenital heart disease. Mortality after SPS surgery in neonates has multifactorial basis
Objectives
We aimed to investigate the clinical results of the SPS in relation to the underlying cardiac disease and to identify the risk factors contributing to an adverse outcome
Methods
All neonates who underwent first shunt insertion for cyanotic congenital heart disease during the study period from 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2017 were included. A retrospective review of patient records was done. Patients were grouped into 2 different categories: survived with or without any reintervention and death before or after any reintervention till discharge
Results
During the study period, 47 patients underwent SPS shunt placement. Preoperative epinephrine requirement and mechanical ventilation and postoperative erythrocyte transfusion need were statistically significant
Conclusion
Although primary cardiac pathology is the most important prognostic factor, some other preoperative and postoperative factors might also affect the prognosis. As there are very few centers in the region that specialize in pediatric cardiac surgery, a multi-center approach will be helpful in reaching reliable conclusion