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A case of "acquired" cor triatriatum
Harsh Sateesh Seth1, Snehal Kulkarni1, Hari Bipin Radhakrishnan Kattana1
1Children Heart Centre, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053 India.
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|September 13, 2021
Summary
Cor triatriatum sinister, a rare congenital heart defect, can also be acquired. This case report details an acquired form developing 11 years after surgery for total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC).
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiac Surgery
Background:
- Cor triatriatum sinister is a rare congenital cardiac anomaly characterized by a membrane dividing the left atrium.
- It often co-occurs with other structural cardiac defects.
- The acquired form is exceptionally rare, with limited anecdotal reports.
Observation:
- This report describes a unique case of acquired cor triatriatum.
- The condition developed following surgical repair of a coronary sinus type of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC).
Findings:
- The patient presented with acquired cor triatriatum 11 years after the initial TAPVC repair.
- This highlights a potential long-term complication following complex congenital heart surgery.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of cor triatriatum, particularly its acquired etiology.
- It underscores the importance of long-term cardiac surveillance after surgical repair of congenital heart anomalies like TAPVC.
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