Detection of intra-atrial conduit leakage by transesophageal echocardiography
Journal
International Journal of Cardiology
Journal Volume
41
Journal Issue
2
Pages
173-175
Date Issued
1993
Author(s)
Abstract
A 19-year-old male patient who had undergone total cavo-pulmonary connection for complex congenital cyanotic heart disease with partial anomalous pulmonary venous return, was found to have persistent postoperative cyanosis. Transesophageal echocardiography disclosed leakage of the intra-atrial Gortex conduit with a right-to-left shunt. Prompt re-do operation confirmed the site of the leakage which was successfully repaired. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography may be indicated so as to avoid a secondary open-chest procedure for this complication. ? 1993.
Subjects
Congenital heart disease; Echocardiography; Sequelae; Shunt; Total cavo-pulmonary connection
SDGs
Other Subjects
adult; article; case report; congenital heart disease; heart right left shunt; human; male; priority journal; transesophageal echocardiography; Adult; Blood Vessel Prosthesis; Case Report; Double Outlet Right Ventricle; Echocardiography, Transesophageal; Human; Male; Postoperative Complications; Pulmonary Artery; Pulmonary Veins; Reoperation; Surgical Wound Dehiscence; Vena Cava, Inferior; Vena Cava, Superior
Type
journal article