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CC BY 4.0 · Thorac Cardiovasc Surg Rep 2025; 14(01): e29-e32
DOI: 10.1055/a-2698-3658
Pediatric Congenital Cardiology (PCC) Case Reports

Surgical Repair of Ectopia Cordis in a Sub-Saharan African Country (Benin)

Authors

  • Abdel Kémal Bori Bata

    1   University Visceral Surgery Clinic, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin
    2   University Cardiology Clinic, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

  • Désiré Nékoua

    3   Multipurpose University Clinic of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

  • Ahmad Ibrahim 

    2   University Cardiology Clinic, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

  • Boris Gogan

    4   University Clinic of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin

  • Eugène Zoumenou

    3   Multipurpose University Clinic of Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Abomey-Calavi, Cotonou, Benin
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Abstract

Background

Ectopia cordis (EC) is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly with a poor prognosis, particularly in resource-limited settings.

Case Description

We present a newborn with complete thoracic EC who underwent surgical correction on day 5 of life. Although cardiac repositioning and soft tissue coverage were achieved, the infant died 72 hours postoperatively from septic shock, reflecting the significant challenges faced in such contexts.

Conclusion

This case underscores the urgent need for improved antenatal care and technical resources to enhance outcomes for complex congenital anomalies in sub-Saharan Africa.

Keywords

ectopia cordis - sternal agenesis - surgical correction - sub-Saharan Africa

Patients' Consent

Written informed consent was obtained from the patient's legal guardians for publication of this case and associated images.




Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 27. April 2025

Angenommen: 09. September 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
10. September 2025

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
18. September 2025

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