Truncus arteriosus
Treatment:
Surgery is needed to treat this condition. Two procedures are available: banding of the pulmonary arteries coming off the truncus and complete repair. Complete repair appears to be the preferred option but as the child grows repeat surgical procedures may be necessary.
Expectations (prognosis):
Complete repair can produce good results. Untreated cases have a poor outcome.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if your infant or child appears lethargic, does not eat well, appears excessively tired or mildly short of breath, or does not seem to be growing or developing normally.
If the child's skin, lips, or nailbeds appear blue, or if the child seems significantly short of breath, take the child to the emergency room or have the child examined promptly!
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