Live three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in an unusual case of aorto-left ventricular tunnel with a large interventricular septal aneurysm.
Aorto-left ventricular tunnel (ALVT) is a rare congenital malformation. We report an unusual case of ALVT with a large interventricular septal aneurysm causing severe aortic regurgitation and left ventricular outflow obstruction diagnosed with real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3D TEE). Real time 3D TEE allows for assessment and novel views of complex cardiac abnormalities and can aid in perioperative monitoring.
Chang
Chung-Yi
CY
Division of Cardiovascular Diseases, Cheng-Hsin General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
Hsiung
Ming C
MC
Tsai
Shen Kou
SK
Wei
Jeng
J
Ou
Ching-Huei
CH
Chang
Yi Cheng
YC
Lee
Kuo Chen
KC
Sue
Sung-How
SH
Chou
Yi-Pen
YP
D000328:Adult; D019560:Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional; D017548:Echocardiography, Transesophageal; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014694:Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging