Neurodevelopmental outcome in children with single ventricle after total cavopulmonary connection


Vahsen, Nicole ; Bröder, Arndt ; Hraska, Viktor ; Schneider, Martin



DOI: https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0043-120526
URL: https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/p...
Weitere URL: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321944328...
Dokumenttyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Titel einer Zeitschrift oder einer Reihe: Klinische Pädiatrie
Band/Volume: 230
Heft/Issue: 1
Seitenbereich: 24-30
Ort der Veröffentlichung: Stuttgart
Verlag: Thieme
ISSN: 0300-8630 , 1439-3824
Sprache der Veröffentlichung: Englisch
Einrichtung: Fakultät für Sozialwissenschaften > Allgemeine Psychologie (Bröder 2010-)
Fachgebiet: 150 Psychologie
Abstract: Background: The purpose of the present study was to assess a broad range of neuropsychological outcome variables in children with functionally single ventricle hearts after a total cavopulmonary connection and to examine potential risk factors for impaired neurodevelopment. Patients & Method: A total of 104 patients aged 2 to 20 years underwent follow-up standardized psychological testing, including measures of intelligence, motor function, visuospatial abilities, behavioural outcome and health-related quality of life. Results: With a mean fluid intelligence score of 93.0 and a mean crystallized intelligence score of 92.3, patients scored significantly lower on tests of intelligence compared to the general population (p<0.001). Reduced motor function was found in 34% of the patients (p<0.001), impaired visuospatial abilities in 51%; parents reported significantly more behavioural problems (p<0.001). There was no difference in the self-reported quality of life compared to the general population. Risk factors for reduced fluid intelligence were deep hypothermic circulatory arrest times (p=0.03) and complications causing suboptimal brain perfusion prior to the total cavopulmonary connection (e. g. seizures; p=0.04). Conclusions: Patients with functionally single ventricle hearts palliated with a total cavopulmonary connection are at an increased risk of neurodevelopmental delays and behavioural disorders. Nevertheless, they adapt well in terms of quality of life. Early diagnostics and interventions are necessary when developmental delays are suspected.




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