The Value of Three Dimensional Echocardiography in Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Three Dimensional Echocardiography in Congenital Cardiac Surgery

There are few studies evaluating the value of 3D echocardiography in children undergoing congenital cardiac surgery. The aim of this observational study is to describe common and uncommon congenital malformations with the help of 3D echo and compare the findings and the measurements with those obtained with conventional 2D echo.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All children requiring general anesthesia for congenital heart surgery and in whom informed parental consent has been obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children with congenital heart disease who do not require heart surgery