Left ventricle to coronary sinus fistula complicating the outcome of transposition of the great arteries

We report a case in which a neonate with transposition of the great arteries and intact ventricular septum with unrestricted atrial communication had persistent hypoxemia probably due to a congenital left ventricle to coronary sinus fistula.

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Published in:Pediatric cardiology 2002-07, Vol.23 (4), p.466-468
Main Authors: Fontes Pedra, S R F, Pedra, C A C, Jatene Bosisio, I B, Jatene, M B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arteries
Echocardiography, Doppler, Color
Female
Heart Ventricles - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Transposition of Great Vessels - complications
Vascular Fistula - complications
Vascular Fistula - diagnosis
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Summary:We report a case in which a neonate with transposition of the great arteries and intact ventricular septum with unrestricted atrial communication had persistent hypoxemia probably due to a congenital left ventricle to coronary sinus fistula.
ISSN:0172-0643
1432-1971
DOI:10.1007/s00246-002-1453-0