Critical congenital heart diseases requiring emergency percutaneous interventions are associated with frequent complications and high mortality rates. Successful outcomes of the procedures require a well-established paediatric cardiac centre performing a large number of procedures. Our cardiac centre is situated in a rural region, and it is a small-volume centre for a paediatric cardiac unit.
Case characteristics
Between April 2019 and July 2022, a total of nine neonatal emergency cardiac procedures were performed. This case series reviews the outcome of the study.
Observation
Five newborns had no complications. Two neonates had minor complications. Major complications occurred in two neonates. Seven neonates were discharged. Two neonates died.
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