Anomalous drainage of right superior caval vein to left atrium with intact atrial septum—A Case report

  • Roy Varghese
  • Robert Coelho
  • Shanthi Chidambarathanu
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Conclusion

Though extremely rare, it is worthwhile to keep this anomaly in mind while dealing with a cyanotic patient. Surgical correction is indicated to prevent the complications of chronic cyanosis and risks of systemic embolization. Operative treatment is associated with low risk and long term prognosis good with early correction.

Keywords

Pulmonary Vein Left Atrium Atrial Septal Defect Superior Vena Ventricular Septal Defect 
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© Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons 2004

Authors and Affiliations

  • Roy Varghese
    • 1
    • 2
  • Robert Coelho
    • 1
    • 2
  • Shanthi Chidambarathanu
    • 1
    • 2
  1. 1.Department of Pediatric Cardiac SurgeryInstitute of Cardio Vascular SurgeryChennai
  2. 2.The Department of Pediatric CardiologyInstitute of Cardio Vascular DiseasesChennai

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