SUCCESSFUL CORRECTION OF TRANSPOSITION OF THE GREAT VESSELS USING EXTRACORPOREAL METHODS IN AN INFANT AGED 52 DAYS: CASE REPORT

Highlights

Cardiopulmonary bypass that is necessary for the surgical correction of congenital heart defects in children can induce systemic inflammation and lead to organ failure. Renal replacement therapy for acute renal injury after heart surgery in children is an effective method of kidney function substitution in the postoperative period comparable to peritoneal dialysis widely used in this category of patients. This case report presents a successful patient recovery after incorporation of this technique into the surgical treatment.

Abstract

The use of cardiopulmonary bypass during surgical correction of congenital heart defects in children can significantly damage the child's organism, which is widely reported in medical field. This negative impact is associated with morphofunctional immaturity of child's organs and caused by using extracorporeal circuits. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the use of renal replacement therapy for kidney injury in the postoperative period of correction of congenital heart disease in a child aged 52 days with transposition of the great vessels. The child's condition was stabilized as a result of surgical intervention and the use of renal replacement therapy to treat the complications of acute kidney injury. The patient was transferred to a specialized Cardiac Surgery Department, where they successfully finished rehabilitation.

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