Surgical treatment of a fistula between the right pulmonary artery and the left atrium: presentation of two cases and review of literature.
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
; 11(6): 1056-61, 1997 Jun.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
A direct communication between the pulmonary artery and the left atrium is a rare anomaly. On the basis of two cases of our own and a literature review of 49 cases, we focus on clinical presentation, anatomy, diagnosis, and the role of surgery.METHODS:
Two cases of a fistula between the right pulmonary artery and the left atrium are described in a girl of 4 years and a boy of 15 years. Both presented with unexplained cyanosis. Diagnosis was made on echocardiography and angiography. The fistula was ligated using extracorporeal circulation in the first case and not in the second case.RESULTS:
The surgical results were successful with resolution of the cyanosis.CONCLUSIONS:
In newborns, urgent surgery may be necessary. In other patients, early elective surgical correction should be performed to prevent complications, especially systemic and cerebral emboli, cerebral abscesses, and rupture of aneurysmal fistulas. Complete cure can be achieved by ligation and possible division or by intracardiac repair.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Artéria Pulmonar
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Fístula
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Átrios do Coração
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Cardiopatias Congênitas
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Eur J Cardiothorac Surg
Assunto da revista:
CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Holanda