Mihaela Balgradean, Eliza Cinteza, C. Cirstoveanu, Augustina Enculescu, Doina Plesca
“Marie Skĺodowska-Curie” Emergency Children’s Hospital.
Romania
Romanian Journal of Morphology and Embryology
Rom J Morphol Embryol 2013; 54: 635-637
DOI: Not Available
Abstract
Pulmonary venous system development starts early in embryonic life. Abnormalities in the development of pulmonary venous system occur either by the absence of common pulmonary vein communication to the splanchnic plexus or by the absence of its incorporation into the dorsal wall of the left atrium. We present the case of a 10-day-old male newborn, diagnosed with TAPVC, operated, with long recovery and, who died by pneumonia, heart failure, and obstructive pulmonary disease (one pulmonary vein obstructed and another one with severe stenosis). Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) reflects one of the most severe forms of congenital heart disease, with important clinical consequences.
Category
Stenosis or Obstruction of Pulmonary Veins Following Surgical Repair of Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connections
Pulmonary Hypertension Associated with Stenosis or Atresia of Pulmonary Veins
Right Heart Failure Associated with Stenosis or Atresia of Pulmonary Veins
Length of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Year of Publication: 2013
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)
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