A rare association of major aorto-pulmonary collaterals with right isomerism and totally anomalous pulmonary venous drainage.
A female neonate, born at term, presented with complex cardiac anatomy dominated by right isomerism and infra-diaphragmatic totally anomalous pulmonary venous connection. Surgical repair was performed using circulatory arrest under deep hypothermia. In the postoperative period, the patient could not be weaned off mechanical ventilation, and underwent cardiac catheterization. This revealed major aortopulmonary collateral arteries, which were occluded with coils. We review the literature with specific focus on the occurrence of this unusual combination and its implication in the management during the postoperative period.
Kumar
Sanjay
S
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Yorkshire Heart Centre, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, United Kingdom. sanjaykr33@hotmail.com
Ansari
Junaid
J
Weerasena
Nihal
N
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*