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Published in: Pediatric Cardiology 8/2013

01-12-2013 | Case Report

Rupture of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm With Aorto-Biventricular Fistulas and Right-Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction: A Unique Association

Authors: Samer I. Masri, Fadi F. Bitar, Mariam T. Arabi, Marianne N. Majdalani, Mounir Y. Obeid, Zohair Y. Al Halees, Karim A. Diab

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 8/2013

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Abstract

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms are a rare entity. Rupture of such aneurysms is a major cause of aortocardiac fistulas usually occurring between the right sinus of Valsalva and right cardiac chambers. We report an exceptional case of a ruptured congenital sinus of Valsalva aneurysm with fistulas involving both the right- and left-ventricular outflow tracts and causing RVOT obstruction. We also demonstrate the utility of computed tomography angiography and transesophageal echocardiography in diagnosing these fistulas.
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Metadata
Title
Rupture of Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm With Aorto-Biventricular Fistulas and Right-Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction: A Unique Association
Authors
Samer I. Masri
Fadi F. Bitar
Mariam T. Arabi
Marianne N. Majdalani
Mounir Y. Obeid
Zohair Y. Al Halees
Karim A. Diab
Publication date
01-12-2013
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 8/2013
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-012-0581-4

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