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Anomalous connection of the right superior caval vein to the morphologically left atrium

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 March 2006

Matthias Gorenflo ,
Christian Sebening  and
Herbert E. Ulmer
Matthias Gorenflo
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, University Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Germany
Christian Sebening
Affiliation:
Department of Cardiac Surgery, University Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Germany
Herbert E. Ulmer
Affiliation:
Department of Paediatric Cardiology, University Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Germany
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Abstract

Anomalous drainage of the right superior caval vein into the morphologically left atrium as an isolated cardiac malformation is a rare anomaly. Most patients present with cyanosis. Thus far, about 20 cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of cyanosis due to this malformation in a male neonate, which was complicated by the meconium aspiration syndrome. The malformation was diagnosed by echocardiography and cardiac catheterization. Surgery resulted in complete recovery.

Keywords

Anomalous systemic venous drainagecyanosiscardiac surgery
Type
Brief Report
Information
Cardiology in the Young , Volume 16 , Issue 2 , April 2006 , pp. 184 - 186
Copyright
© 2006 Cambridge University Press

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