An unusual case of partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage

Transcatheter correction of Scimitar syndrome: occlusion of abnormal pulmonary venous drainage and vascular supply in an infant

“…1 As in isolated partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection, there is only one abnormal pulmonary venous drainage in Scimitar syndrome; however, occasionally, the existence of a dual drainage system has been reportedone to an abnormal cardiac structure and one to the left atrium. [2][3][4] Similarly, dual drainage can also occur in Scimitar syndrome, which has been described in other situations of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection. 5,6 The presence of dual drainage is a phenomenon that may lead to a less-invasive transcatheter treatment as an alternative to surgery as in our case.…”

“…Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection is one of the major components of Scimitar syndrome 1 . As in isolated partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection, there is only one abnormal pulmonary venous drainage in Scimitar syndrome; however, occasionally, the existence of a dual drainage system has been reported – one to an abnormal cardiac structure and one to the left atrium 2 4 Similarly, dual drainage can also occur in Scimitar syndrome, which has been described in other situations of partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection 5 …”