Ectopia cordis (Latin: "outside/away" + "heart") is a congenital malformation in which the heart is abnormally located either partially or totally outside of the thorax. The ectopic heart can be found along a spectrum of anatomical locations, including the neck, chest, or abdomen. In most cases, the heart protrudes outside the chest through a split sternum.
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... Due to the rarity and rapid postpartum mortality of ectopia cordis, limited treatment options have been developed ...
... Due to the rarity and rapid postpartum mortality of ectopia cordis, limited treatment options have been developed ...