Atrial switch operation in a patient with dextrocardia, bilateral superior vena cavae, left atrial isomerism and unroofed coronary sinus.

Abstract

The present report describes the technical aspects of the atrial switch operation in the setting of dextrocardia, bilateral superior vena cavae, left atrial isomerism, and unroofed coronary sinus. Augmentation of the right atrial wall using bovine pericardium and in situ pericardial technique for construction of the pulmonary venous baffle ensured unobstructed systemic and pulmonary venous pathways.

• Authors: Sachin Talwar, Shiv Kumar Choudhary, Sandeep A Janardhan, Vishwas Malik, Shyam Sunder Kothari, Gurpreet Singh Gulati, Thittamaranahali Kariyappa Susheel Kumar, Balram Airan
• Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg) Vol. 87 Issue 6 Pg. 1963-6 (Jun 2009) ISSN: 1552-6259 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 19463645 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Cardiac Surgical Procedures (methods)
• Child, Preschool
• Coronary Sinus (abnormalities, surgery)
• Dextrocardia (surgery)
• Heart Atria (abnormalities, surgery)
• Humans
• Male
• Vena Cava, Superior (abnormalities, surgery)