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Isolated total anomalous systemic venous drainage in an adult: case report

Vimalarani Devendran1, Roy Varghese, Krishnaya Gudeboyana

  • 1Paediatric Cardiology, Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases, The Madras Medical Mission, 4A, Dr. J. J. Nagar, Mogappair, Chennai, 600037, Tamil Nadu, India.

Pediatric Cardiology
|August 10, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Total anomalous systemic venous drainage, a rare congenital heart defect, involves all body venous blood flowing into the left atrium. This case report details a unique presentation successfully treated with surgery.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Total anomalous systemic venous drainage is a rare congenital heart defect.
  • It is characterized by abnormal drainage of all systemic venous blood into the left atrium.
  • This condition necessitates a shunt for survival, often associated with heterotaxy syndromes.

Observation:

  • This report details a unique presentation of TASVD.
  • The patient exhibited an unusual anatomical configuration of the anomalous drainage.
  • Associated heterotaxy syndromes were considered.

Findings:

  • The patient's unique TASVD was successfully diagnosed.
  • Surgical intervention was performed to correct the anomaly.
  • The surgical outcome was positive, indicating successful correction.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare congenital heart anomalies.
  • Successful surgical correction offers hope for patients with complex TASVD.
  • Further research into TASVD variations and surgical techniques is warranted.

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