Failed detection of complex congenital heart disease (including double outlet right ventricle and total anomalous pulmonary venous return) by neonatal pulse oximetry screening

We report on a newborn infant with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) featuring double outlet right ventricle and hypoplastic left ventricle who had postductal oxygen saturation well above 95% and thus eluded pulse oximetry screening for CHD.

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Published in:European journal of pediatrics 2007-06, Vol.166 (6), p.625-626
Main Authors: HETZEL, Patrick G, GLANZMANN, René, GIINTHARD, Joëlle, BRUDER, Elisabeth, GODI, Esther, BÜHRER, Christoph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cardiology. Vascular system
Congenital heart diseases. Malformations of the aorta, pulmonary vessels and vena cava
Diagnostic Errors
Fatal Outcome
Female
General aspects
Heart
Heart Defects, Congenital - diagnosis
Heart Defects, Congenital - pathology
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Medical sciences
Neonatal Screening - methods
Oximetry
Prevention and actions
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
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Summary:We report on a newborn infant with complex congenital heart disease (CHD) featuring double outlet right ventricle and hypoplastic left ventricle who had postductal oxygen saturation well above 95% and thus eluded pulse oximetry screening for CHD.
ISSN:0340-6199
1432-1076
DOI:10.1007/s00431-006-0283-0