Right Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm and Dissection into the Interventricular Septum: A Case Report

Heart Surg Forum. 2022 Nov 30;25(5):E773-E777. doi: 10.1532/hsf.4911.

Abstract

Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm (SVA) is considered to be an uncommon cardiac anomaly, carrying a very high rate of mortality. After treatment, the prognosis is excellent. Thus, it is important to make a timely diagnosis and clarify the anatomical details of the SVA. Here, we report a right SVA with dissection into the interventricular septum, with bulging and incomplete rupture into the left outflow tract. The SVA was evaluated using echocardiography (transoesophageal, transthoracic, and three-dimensional echocardiography) and cardiac computed tomography (CT), especially three-dimensional reconstruction, to help us plan the surgical approach. After surgery, the patient's recovery was favorable.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Echocardiography
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional*
  • Humans
  • Sinus of Valsalva* / diagnostic imaging
  • Sinus of Valsalva* / surgery
  • Ventricular Septum* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ventricular Septum* / surgery