Presentation
Transposition of the great vessels switch. Uncomplicated surgery.
Patient Data
Age: 6 days
Gender: Male
From the case:
Left atrial catheter
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Multiple lines and tubes following recent cardiac surgery. The neonate is not intubated.
From the case:
Left atrial catheter
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Right internal jugular line and NG tube are positioned appropriately. In addition, there is a mediastinal catheter that loops around the left side of the heart with its tip projected close to the midline. It is difficult to be absolute on a chest radiograph findings alone, but this is a left atrial catheter that has been placed during surgery.
Case Discussion
Uncomplicated post-operative appearances following cardiac surgery with multiple lines and tubes including a left atrial catheter.