Q: Which doctor should I consult if my child has ectopic cordis?
A: A perinatologist [maternal-fetal medicine specialist] should be consulted. Later on a pediatric cardiac surgeon can be consulted if surgery is an option.
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Q: Can surgery for ectopia cordis be done while baby is still in the uterus?
A: There are no such surgical procedures at present.
Q: Will my second baby also have ectopia cordis if my first child suffered from it?
A: No. There are no reports of ectopia cordis in a sibling.
