A novel approach to the management of critically ill neonatal Ebstein′s anomaly: Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to promote right ventricular recovery

Abstract

This is the first report of the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in a neonate with severe Ebstein′s anomaly. The report suggests the use of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in the immediate neonatal period may be a useful therapy in severe Ebstein′s anomaly. By providing adequate oxygenation independent of the patient′s native pulmonary blood flow, veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation allows the pulmonary vascular resistance to decrease and may promote right ventricular recovery.

Keywords

• Circular shunt
• ebstein′s anomaly
• veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation