Persistent left superior vena cava draining into the left atrium, atrial septal defect, and absence of the coronary sinus. Recognition and surgical correction.

ABSTRACT

The diagnosis of atrial septal defect (ASD), persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) and absence of coronary sinus was established by cardiac catheterization in a 20 years old female. At surgery the coronary vein ostia were located in the left atrium. LSVC was ligated and pericardial patch was sutured around the orifices of the coronary veins and extended to the ASD to redirect the coronary blood flow into the right atrium and close the defect. The postoperative cardiac catheterization and hemodynamic studies revealed good result.