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Published in: Pediatric Cardiology 4/2011

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Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Draining Into an Unroofed Coronary Sinus in Tricuspid Atresia: An Uncommon Anomaly

Authors: Mohit D. Gupta, M. P. Girish, S. Ramakrishnan

Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 4/2011

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Abstract

This report describes the preoperative diagnosis of a 6-month-old child with tricuspid atresia related to an unroofed coronary sinus. The anomaly usually is diagnosed after the Fontan operation due to persistent arterial desaturation. Preoperative recognition of this association is important. All cases of tricuspid atresia should be screened for associated persistent left superior vena cava draining into an unroofed coronary sinus.
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Metadata
Title
Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava Draining Into an Unroofed Coronary Sinus in Tricuspid Atresia: An Uncommon Anomaly
Authors
Mohit D. Gupta
M. P. Girish
S. Ramakrishnan
Publication date
01-04-2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Pediatric Cardiology / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 0172-0643
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1971
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-011-9922-y

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