scholarly journals Left superior caval vein: a powerful indicator of fetal coarctation

Heart ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 91 (4) ◽  
pp. 539-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Pasquini
Keyword(s):  
Caval Vein ◽  
Superior Caval Vein

Slow pathway cryoablation in a child with absent right superior caval vein and persistent left superior caval vein draining into the coronary sinus

2015 ◽  
Vol 178 ◽  
pp. 178-180
Author(s):  
Alfredo Di Pino ◽  
Elio Caruso ◽  
Placido Gitto ◽  
Luca Costanzo ◽  
Salvatore Patanè ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Sinus ◽  
Slow Pathway ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Superior Caval Vein

Long-term outcome after percutaneous closure of persistent left superior caval vein draining into the left atrium: a contrast-enhanced CT study

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (8) ◽  
pp. 1550-1556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Davide Marini ◽  
Matteo Castagno ◽  
Michele Millesimo ◽  
Francesca Ferroni ◽  
Gaetana Ferraro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Percutaneous Closure ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
Superior Caval Vein ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ct ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Enhanced Ct

AbstractBackgroundData regarding long-term outcome after percutaneous closure of left superior caval vein draining into the left atrium are lacking. The aim of the present study was to report the long-term follow-up by using contrast-enhanced CT.MethodsIn all, three patients underwent percutaneous closure of left superior caval vein draining into the left atrium between 2005 and 2015. All of them were evaluated clinically and underwent contrast-enhanced CT.ResultsIn one patient, the Amplatzer® Septal Occluder was used. In two patients, the Amplatzer® Vascular Plug type-1 was preferred: the device size/LSVC diameter ratio was 1.7 in the child and 1.2 in the adult. There were no early-onset or long-term onset complications. CT was performed 1, 2, and 10 years after the procedure, respectively. Complete occlusion of the vessel was documented in all. After 10 years since the procedure, CT revealed a persistent trivial residual shunt through the accessory hemiazygos vein in one patient, in whom the device was implanted above its drainage into the left superior caval vein. When an Amplatzer® Vascular Plug type-1 is oversized compared with the venous vessel diameter, it immediately assumes a dog-bone shape that disappears early to regain its shape memory and nominal size.ConclusionsPercutaneous occlusion of left superior caval vein draining into the left atrium has excellent early and long-term outcomes. The optimal implantation of the device is below the drainage of the accessory hemiazygos vein, when present. The device might be oversized compared with the left superior caval vein diameter according to the age of the patient.

Right superior caval vein to the left atrium in a child with vein of Galen malformation

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 1868-1871 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Relan ◽  
Saurabh K. Gupta ◽  
Anita Saxena
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Vein Of Galen ◽  
Vein Of Galen Malformation ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Superior Caval Vein

Percutanous Closure by a Vascular Plug of a Fistula between the Superior Caval Vein and the Left Atrium

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 675-676 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. De Groote ◽  
H. Verhaaren ◽  
B. Suys ◽  
D. De Wolf
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Vascular Plug ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Superior Caval Vein

Clarifying the anatomy of the superior sinus venosus defect

Heart ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. heartjnl-2021-319334
Author(s):  
Jay Relan ◽  
Saurabh Kumar Gupta ◽  
Rengarajan Rajagopal ◽  
Sivasubramanian Ramakrishnan ◽  
Gurpreet Singh Gulati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Pulmonary Veins ◽  
Interatrial Septum ◽  
Sinus Venosus ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
Superior Caval Vein ◽  
Inferior Pulmonary Vein ◽  
The Right

ObjectivesWe sought to clarify the variations in the anatomy of the superior cavoatrial junction and anomalously connected pulmonary veins in patients with superior sinus venosus defects using computed tomographic (CT) angiography.MethodsCT angiograms of 96 consecutive patients known to have superior sinus venosus defects were analysed.ResultsThe median age of the patients was 34.5 years. In seven (7%) patients, the defect showed significant caudal extension, having a supero-inferior dimension greater than 25 mm. All patients had anomalous connection of the right superior pulmonary vein. The right middle and right inferior pulmonary vein were also connected anomalously in 88 (92%) and 17 (18%) patients, respectively. Anomalous connection of the right inferior pulmonary vein was more common in those with significant caudal extension of the defect (57% vs 15%, p=0.005). Among anomalously connected pulmonary veins, the right superior, middle, and inferior pulmonary veins were committed to the left atrium in 6, 17, and 11 patients, respectively. The superior caval vein over-rode the interatrial septum in 67 (70%) patients, with greater than 50% over-ride in 3 patients.ConclusionAnomalous connection of the right-sided pulmonary veins is universal, but is not limited to the right upper lobe. Not all individuals have over-riding of superior caval vein. In a minority of patients, the defect has significant caudal extension, and anomalously connected pulmonary veins are committed to the left atrium. These findings have significant clinical and therapeutic implications.

Bedside agitated saline test confirming diagnosis of anomalous right superior caval vein draining into the left atrium

2020 ◽  
pp. fetalneonatal-2020-319737
Author(s):  
Nishanti Han Ying Wijedasa ◽  
Marielle Valerie Fortier ◽  
Dyan Zhewei Zhang ◽  
Sharon Ann Aquino-Grino ◽  
Jonathan Tze Liang Choo
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Superior Caval Vein ◽  
Saline Test

A rare case of a systemic-to-pulmonary veno-venous connection: a pause during development of pulmonary and systemic venous separation

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 1011-1013
Author(s):  
Jae Gun Kwak ◽  
Kyung-Hee Kim ◽  
Chang-Ha Lee
Keyword(s):  
Left Atrium ◽  
Pulmonary Vein ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Ct Images ◽  
Atrial Septum ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Superior Caval Vein ◽  
Preoperative Ct ◽  
Diameter Orifice

AbstractA 45-year-old man with dyspnoea and palpitations exhibited a unique systemic-to-pulmonary veno-venous connection on preoperative CT images. A window of 31.5-mm diameter was evident between the superior caval vein and the middle pulmonary vein, which was normally connected to the left atrium via a 30-mm-diameter orifice. The atrial septum was intact.

Retroaortic innominate vein in a patient with transposition of the great arteries: the surgical implications

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (06) ◽  
pp. 840-841
Author(s):  
Colm R. Breatnach ◽  
Lars Nolke ◽  
Colin J. McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Newborn Infant ◽  
Innominate Vein ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Time Of Surgery ◽  
Superior Caval Vein ◽  
Great Vessels ◽  
Retroaortic Innominate Vein

AbstractWe describe the case of a newborn infant with transposition of the great vessels and a retroaortic innominate vein. This is a previously undescribed association. The decision was made to incorporate the retroaortic innominate vein into the Lecompte procedure at the time of surgery to avoid the risk of superior caval vein syndrome.

Haemoptysis as a late complication of a Mustard operation treated by balloon dilation of a superior caval venous obstruction

2002 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 298-301
Author(s):  
Ansgar Berg ◽  
Gunnar Norgård ◽  
Gottfried Greve
Keyword(s):  
Rare Complication ◽  
Venous Pressure ◽  
Late Complication ◽  
Balloon Dilation ◽  
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy ◽  
Physical Work ◽  
Venous Obstruction ◽  
Caval Vein ◽  
Superior Caval Vein ◽  
Mustard Operation

Haemoptysis was the presenting symptom in a 27-year-old male. He had undergone a Mustard operation for connection of complete transposition at the age of 2 years. For 6 months prior to admission, he had complained of dyspnoea without chestpain, and swelling of the fingers during hard physical work. Chest radiography and computer tomographic scans showed normal features of the pulmonary parenchyma, and no sign of cardiomegaly or vascular stasis. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy demonstrated a blood clot in the upper right bronchus, without any associated abnormalities of the bronchial tree. Doppler echocardiography showed obstruction of the superior caval vein, which was verified by cardiac catheterization. Balloon dilation at the site of obstruction increased the diameter of the vein from 0.5 to 1.7 cm, and the mean pressure in the superior caval vein was reduced significantly from 18 to 10 mmHg. The haemoptysis did not recur, and no complaints of dyspnoea or swelling of fingers during physical activity was reported 2 years later. Transthoracic echocardiography undertaken at this time revealed no obstruction of the superior caval vein. We conclude that hemoptysis is a rare complication of increased venous pressure in the upper body of patients with superior caval venous obstruction, which can be treated by balloon dilation or stenting.

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