Abstract
Ectopia cortis is a dramatic anomaly even to the experienced heart surgeon. Infants born with this anomaly always have associated midline defects, including an omphalocele and sternal and/or rib deficiencies. Associated intracardiac problems are common. Initial surgery is aimed at covering the heart and abdominal wall defect with skin. Ideally, repair of intracardiac defects is delayed until a later age, as is chest wall reconstruction.
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(2007). Miscellaneous. In: Color Atlas of Congenital Heart Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-49925-3_23
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