Hemiazygos vein "steal hypoxic-syndrome" after hemi-Fontan operation: comprehensive four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance visualisation

Cardiol Young. 2012 Aug;22(4):481-4. doi: 10.1017/S1047951112000248. Epub 2012 Mar 8.

Abstract

A 2-year-old boy with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and previous hemi-Fontan palliation surgery was referred for cardiovascular magnetic resonance evaluation because of progressive cyanosis. This case report illustrates the advantages of non-invasive four-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging for comprehensive identification and quantification of venovenous collaterals in patients with palliated hemi-Fontan staged surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Collateral Circulation*
  • Fontan Procedure / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome / surgery
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male
  • Norwood Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Veins / physiopathology