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Double outlet right ventricle associated with common atrioventricular canal: report of nine anatomic specimens

M Toussaint, C Planche, W C Graff

    Journal of the American College of Cardiology
    |August 1, 1986
    PubMed

    Insights

    Double outlet right ventricle with complete atrioventricular canal is a rare congenital heart defect. This study details its unique anatomical features, including leaflet anomalies and ventricular septal defects, in nine pediatric cases.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Cardiology
    • Congenital Heart Disease
    • Cardiac Anatomy

    Background:

    • Double outlet right ventricle (DORV) is a rare congenital heart defect.
    • Complete atrioventricular (AV) canal is an uncommon co-occurring anomaly.
    • Understanding this combined malformation is crucial for diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the specific anatomical characteristics of DORV associated with complete AV canal.
    • To analyze variations in conal morphology and septal defects.
    • To highlight imaging findings, particularly from radiograms.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series analysis.
    • Review of nine cases with DORV and complete AV canal.
    • Detailed anatomical description based on clinical and imaging data.

    Main Results:

    • The anterior AV leaflet was undivided and free-floating in all cases.
    • Aortic and pulmonary orifices were in the same frontal plane.
    • Pulmonary stenosis was present in eight of nine cases.
    • Ventricular septal defects extended anteriorly, with mitral-aortic continuity in five cases.

    Conclusions:

    • DORV with complete AV canal presents unique anatomical features.
    • Radiographic findings are key to understanding the ventricular septal defect's extent.
    • Accurate anatomical description aids in surgical planning and patient care.

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