A newborn was diagnosed with type C esophageal atresia and d-transposition of the great arteries (d-TGA). In this report, we discuss the management implications of the co-occurrence of two rare congenital abnormalities, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support prior to surgical intervention for d-TGA.
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