The surgical importance of coronary sinus orifice atresia

Authors
Fulton, JO Mas, C Brizard, CPR Karl, TR
Citation
Jo. Fulton et al., The surgical importance of coronary sinus orifice atresia, ANN THORAC, 66(6), 1998, pp. 2112-2114
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
66
Issue
6
Year of publication
1998
Pages
2112 - 2114
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199812)66:6<2112:TSIOCS>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Coronary sinus orifice atresia is rare. We describe two cases, one with an atrioventricular septal defect and another with supracardiac totally anomal ous pulmonary venous drainage. The association with the latter has not been described previously. The importance of diagnosing the defect is emphasize d and surgical treatment is discussed. (C) 1998 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.