Dual drainage total anomalous pulmonary venous connection: a rare mixed variant

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2018 May;26(4):305-307. doi: 10.1177/0218492318769777. Epub 2018 Apr 12.

Abstract

The mixed type of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is the least common variant, occurring in approximately 5% of all patients. Dual drainage through a common venous confluence is much rarer. Computed tomography to delineate the exact pulmonary venous anatomy is a must in such cases. Correct preoperative recognition and intraoperative confirmation to check the drainage of all 4 pulmonary veins is essential in all cases of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection. We report the case of an adult patient with dual drainage to coronary sinus and left vertical vein to innominate vein.

Keywords: Adult; Heart atria; Heart defects; Pulmonary veins; congenital.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / abnormalities*
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / physiopathology
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Coronary Angiography / methods
  • Coronary Circulation
  • Coronary Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Coronary Sinus / diagnostic imaging
  • Coronary Sinus / physiopathology
  • Coronary Sinus / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Circulation
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Veins / physiopathology
  • Pulmonary Veins / surgery
  • Scimitar Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Scimitar Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Scimitar Syndrome* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome