Rapid onset of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after cavopulmonary anastomosis

Authors
Pandurangi, UM Shah, MJ Murali, R Cherian, KM
Citation
Um. Pandurangi et al., Rapid onset of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after cavopulmonary anastomosis, ANN THORAC, 68(1), 1999, pp. 237-239
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
68
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
237 - 239
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(199907)68:1<237:ROOPAM>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
The reported incidence of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations after super ior cavopulmonary anastamosis in patients with heterotaxia syndrome is 18%- 21%. The manifestation is usually in young children and the onset is gradua l. We report an unusual case of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations devel oping within 72 hours of bilateral superior cavopulmonary anastamosis (Kawa shima procedure) in an adolescent with heterotaxia syndrome. (C) 1999 by Th e Society of Thoracic Surgeons.