Novel operative technique for Scimitar syndrome: Posterior flap technique

Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2023 Jul;31(6):512-514. doi: 10.1177/02184923231186852. Epub 2023 Jul 12.

Abstract

Various surgical techniques have been reported for Scimitar syndrome, because of the heterogenous anatomy of the disease. We developed a novel surgical method to repair Scimitar syndrome, in which, a new pulmonary venous route is constructed behind the inferior vena cava using autologous flaps of the inferior vena cava and the interatrial septum. An adult case of Scimitar syndrome was repaired by this method with good results.

Keywords: Adult congenital heart disease; CHD; pulmonary arteries/veins; pulmonary vein; surgery/incisions/exposure/techniques.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Atrial Septum*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Veins* / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Veins* / surgery
  • Scimitar Syndrome* / diagnostic imaging
  • Scimitar Syndrome* / surgery
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery