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[The single ventricle: plain film and contrastographic radiologic findings (author's transl)]
La Radiologia Medica
|June 1, 1979
Insights
Plain film and cardioangiography reveal radiologic findings in single ventricle patients. These imaging techniques aid in understanding associated malformations and planning surgical treatments.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Congenital Heart Disease
Background:
- Single ventricle is a complex congenital heart defect.
- Accurate diagnosis and understanding of associated anomalies are crucial for management.
- Radiologic imaging plays a vital role in evaluating cardiac anatomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate radiologic findings in patients with single ventricle using plain films.
- To describe cardioangiographic patterns in a subset of these patients.
- To assess the utility of imaging in surgical planning for single ventricle.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of plain film radiographs in 9 patients with single ventricle.
- Detailed description of cardioangiographic findings in 3 patients.
- Analysis of associated malformations identified through imaging.
Main Results:
- Plain film radiography provided initial insights into cardiac morphology.
- Cardioangiography elucidated specific hemodynamic and anatomical patterns.
- The study highlighted the frequent association of other malformations with single ventricle.
Conclusions:
- Radiologic evaluation, including plain films and cardioangiography, is essential for single ventricle assessment.
- Cardioangiography is valuable for detailed anatomical and functional characterization.
- Imaging findings significantly inform the surgical treatment planning for single ventricle defects.
Abstract:
The radiologic findings on the plain film are investigated in a series of 9 patients with single ventricle. In 3 of them the cardioangiographic patterns are described. The possible association of malformations is stressed. The value of the cardioangiographic investigations is discussed in planning a possible surgical treatment of the disease.