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Ectopia Cordis

A rare developmental defect in which the heart is abnormally located partially or totally outside the THORAX. It is the result of defective fusion of the anterior chest wall. Depending on the location of the heart, ectopia cordis can be thoracic, thoracoabdominal, abdominal, and cervical.
Also Known As:
Cordis, Ectopia
Networked: 31 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 2 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Gastroschisis
2. Pentalogy of Cantrell
3. Hydrocephalus (Hydrocephaly)
4. Umbilical Hernia (Omphalocele)
5. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Experts

1. Kamei, Naoya: 1 article (12/2020)
2. Kubo, Shingo: 1 article (12/2020)
3. Tanaka, Toshikatsu: 1 article (12/2020)
4. DeWitt, Elizabeth S: 1 article (02/2020)
5. Mah, Douglas Y: 1 article (02/2020)
6. Mayer, John E: 1 article (02/2020)
7. Pham, Tam Dan N: 1 article (02/2020)
8. Valente, Anne-Marie: 1 article (02/2020)
9. Alphonso, Nelson: 1 article (01/2019)
10. Anderson, Benjamin: 1 article (01/2019)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Ectopia Cordis:
1. Verapamil (Calan)FDA LinkGeneric
2. CalciumIBA
3. Dihydrotachysterol (AT 10)IBA
4. AminopropionitrileIBA
5. SmokeIBA
6. Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon)FDA Link
7. Hydrocortisone (Cortisol)FDA LinkGeneric
8. ButyrylcholinesteraseIBA
9. Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)IBA
10. Amino AcidsFDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Norwood Procedures
2. Fontan Procedure (Fontan Operation)
3. Myocutaneous Flap
4. Sternotomy
5. Blalock-Taussig Procedure