Postcardiotomy Mechanical Circulatory Support in Two Infants with Williams' Syndrome. (11th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Contrafouris, Constantinos A.; Chatzis, Andrew C.; Kanakis, Meletios A.; Azariadis, Prodromos A.; Mitropoulos, Fotios A.
• Other Names: Takami Y. Academic Editor.; Tokar B. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in surgery. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03-11
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; Surgery -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Surgical Procedures, Operative; General Surgery; Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/795726
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6900

Abstract

Abstract : Supravalvar aortic stenosis (SVAS) in patients with Williams' syndrome is often accompanied by coronary, pulmonary, and even myocardial lesions and therefore associated with increased perioperative morbidity and mortality. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) provides reliable short-term mechanical circulatory support to patients, especially young, in acute postoperative cardiac failure when conventional means are ineffective. The incorporation of centrifugal pumps in these systems has made their use more efficient and less traumatic. We describe our experience of using the Levitronix CentriMag pump in two patients with Williams' syndrome who underwent surgical correction of supravalvular aortic stenosis.