COMPLETE ATRIOVENTRICULAR CANAL AND COR TRIATRIATUM.
Two patients with complete atrioventricular canal and coexisting cor triatriatum are described. This rare combination of defects probably results from nonrelated embryological events. Successful correction was limited by the major lesion, complete atrioventricular canal, due to inadequate reconstruction of the atrioventricular valve. The associated cor triatriatum, which had not been identified prior to surgery, presented difficulties during operation.
Richardson
James V.
JV
Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa 52242.
Jenson
Conrad B.
CB
Doty
Donald B.
DB