Case 45231

Cabot, Richard C.; Castleman, Benjamin; Kibbee, Betty U.

doi:10.1056/nejm195906042602310

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“…Some hypothesized that this anomaly may result from a communication between the RPA and a primitive pulmonary vein and later the pulmonary vein would become incorporated into the wall of the LA, resulting in a fistulous connection between the RPA and LA. [78] An atrial septal defect is the most commonly associated intracardiac anomaly; however, pulmonary abnormalities include absence of the lower or middle lobe, right lung sequestration, and diverticulum of the right main bronchus, as have been reported in the literature. [910] We did not notice any such abnormality in our patient.…”

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Transcatheter closure of large right pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula

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We report the successful transcatheter closure of right pulmonary artery fistula to left atrium in a six-year-old boy, who had presented with cyanosis and shortness of breath. The two-dimensional echocardiogram with bubble contrast study demonstrated the communication between right pulmonary artery and left atrium. Computerized tomography confirmed the diagnosis and delineated the anatomy. The fistula was closed successfully by a transcatheter trans-septal approach using an 18/20 duct occluder.

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Transcatheter closure of large right pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula

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Surgical repair of large pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula

Hussain

Younis

Srour

et al. 2020

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Prenatal diagnosis of right pulmonary artery to left atrium communication

Murthy¹,

Krishna²,

Rao³

2008

Ultrasound in Obstet & Gyne

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CASE REPORTA 19-year-old primigravida was referred with suspected fetal cardiac abnormality observed on a routine ultrasound examination at 24 weeks' gestation. The pregnancy until this point had been unremarkable. Fetal growth and the amniotic fluid volume were normal, and no signs of fetal cardiac failure were noted. However, all cardiac chambers were enlarged. The posterior aspect of the left atrium (LA) was aneurysmally dilated and extended to the right paravertebral region (Figure 1). The main pulmonary artery and its right branch were grossly dilated. The dilated right pulmonary artery (RPA) just distal to the division of the main pulmonary artery was seen to abut Figure 1 Ultrasound images showing (a) the four-chamber view of the fetal heart with the left atrial aneurysmal pouch extending to the right paravertebral region (arrow) and (b) the short-axis view with the right pulmonary artery projecting into the left atrium (arrow). The communication is at the tip of this projection. AAo, ascending aorta; DA, ductus arteriosus; DAo, descending aorta; LA, left atrium; MPA, main pulmonary artery; RA, right atrium; RPA, right pulmonary artery; RV, right ventricle.

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Case 45231

Cited by 13 publications

References 3 publications

Transcatheter closure of large right pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula

Transcatheter closure of large right pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula

Surgical repair of large pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula

Prenatal diagnosis of right pulmonary artery to left atrium communication

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