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Persistent Truncus Arteriosus With Intact Ventricular Septum: Clinical, Hemodynamic and Short-term Surgical Outcome
Gholamhossein Ajami1, Ahmad Ali Amirghofran2, Hamid Amoozgar3
1Cardiovascular and Neonatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IR Iran.
Introduction:
Truncus arteriosus with intact ventricular septum is a rare and unique variant of persistent truncus arteriosus (PTA) which usually presents with central cyanosis and congestive heart failure in neonate and early infancy. Associated cardiac and non-cardiac anomalies may affect morbidity and mortality of these patients.
Case Presentation:
We describe clinical presentation, echocardiography and angiographic features of a 7-month old boy with PTA and intact ventricular septum who underwent surgical repair of the anomaly at our institution. Operative findings, surgical procedure and short-term outcome are reported.
Conclusions:
While our patient had systemic pulmonary arterial pressure at the time of complete surgical repair, it was improved after surgery.
