Table 5

Final problem list and investigations

ProblemsInvestigations and specialist reviews at the tertiary unit
Final cardiac diagnosisSpecialist echocardiogram
CT thorax to determine anatomy with three-dimensional reconstruction
Vascular ring, double aortic arch with patent right arch, and atretic proximal left arch. Left PDA, left common carotid artery, left subclavian artery, and left arterial duct supplied by a large patent left dorsal aorta, left superior vena cava to coronary sinus 
ENT issuesVocal cord ultrasound—postoperative left vocal cord palsy
Microlaryngoscopy and bronchoscopy (MLB)—bronchomalacia and mild laryngomalacia 
HypocalcaemiaEndocrine review 
StridorRespiratory review 
Nasogastric feedingSpeech and language therapy (SALT) review—aspiration risk.
Poor feed toleranceGastroenterology review for milk intolerance
Plan for impedance study 
22q11 deletionSeen by genetics and DiGeorge team 
  • ENT, ear nose and throat; PDA, patent ductus arteriosus.