Biatrial drainage of right superior vena cava with anomalous right pulmonary venous connection

Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1994 Aug;42(4):247-9. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-1016498.

Abstract

A case of right superior vena cava draining to both atria, predominantly to the left atrium, with anomalous right pulmonary venous connection to the lower right superior vena cava is reported. The haemodynamic significance of these anomalies is discussed, and the technique of surgical repair is described. The literature on this rare but interesting clinical entity is briefly reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Child
  • Heart Atria / abnormalities*
  • Heart Atria / surgery
  • Hemodynamics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Veins / surgery
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / surgery