Prostaglandins If the diagnosis is made prenatally, prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) is started after birth to avoid closure of the ductus arteriosus. Prostaglandin therapy is performed via a continuous infusion, due to how quickly prostaglandins are metabolized in the body. However, the diagnosis may go undetected, delaying treatment until closure of the ductus arteriosus produces symptoms. Surgery Curative treatment consists of open heart surgery soon after birth, preferably immediately after diagnosis. Often, a synthetic patch is used to recreate the lost section of aorta. Recent research has revealed that an initial single-stage repair using direct anastomoses and repair of any existing cardiac defects is the preferred surgical technique, as opposed to a two-stage surgical repair.Awaiting surgery, prostaglandin can be administered to keep the ductus arteriosus open, thereby allowing blood flow to the lower body. After successful treatment, the patient is monitored for the rest of their life by a specialist to ensure that problems do not occur.
Interrupted aortic arch
Double aortic arch
First arch syndrome
Right-sided aortic arch
Situs ambiguus
Persistent truncus arteriosus
Crisscross heart
Tricuspid atresia