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Cor triatriatum dexter: recognition and percutaneous transluminal correction
V Savas1, J Samyn, T L Schreiber
1Cardiology Division, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073-6769.
Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis
|July 1, 1991
Summary
Cor triatriatum dexter, a rare congenital heart defect, can cause severe symptoms. Percutaneous balloon correction offers an effective alternative to surgery for this right atrial anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Interventional Cardiology
Background:
- Cor triatriatum dexter is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by an obstructive membrane within the right atrium.
- Diagnosis often follows the onset of severe systemic congestion, coagulopathy, and hepatic dysfunction, increasing surgical risks.
Observation:
- A case of cor triatriatum dexter presenting with advanced right-sided congestive symptoms and hepatic dysfunction is described.
- The patient underwent a percutaneous balloon correction procedure.
Findings:
- Percutaneous balloon correction was an efficacious treatment for cor triatriatum dexter.
- This minimally invasive approach provided an alternative to surgical correction.
Implications:
- Percutaneous balloon correction may be a viable alternative to surgery for cor triatriatum dexter.
- The technique could potentially be extended to treat the more common cor triatriatum sinister.