Right pulmonary artery—Left atrium fistula: An institutional experience of seven cases over two decades

Abstract

Background: We report a series of 7 patients of right pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula operated in our institute between 1998 and 2019. Aim of the Study:To present a comprehensive management of right pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula in an organised manner with excellent results, even in adult population.Methods: Seven consecutive patients of RPA to LA fistula were investigated with appropriate diagnostic modalities and underwent successful surgical correction.Results: Post procedure the oxygen saturation improved to >95% in all the patients. There were no early or late post-operative deaths. All patients underwent TTE at every follow up.Conclusion: Appropriate use of imaging techniques helps in exact diagnosis with anatomical delineation which decides the further line of management in relieving the symptoms and prevention of complications of the fistula.