Live three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography in an unusual case of aorto-left ventricular tunnel with a large interventricular septal aneurysm

Echocardiography. 2011 Jan;28(1):E12-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2010.01244.x.

Abstract

Aorto-left ventricular tunnel (ALVT) is a rare congenital malformation. We report an unusual case of ALVT with a large interventricular septal aneurysm causing severe aortic regurgitation and left ventricular outflow obstruction diagnosed with real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography (3D TEE). Real time 3D TEE allows for assessment and novel views of complex cardiac abnormalities and can aid in perioperative monitoring.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional*
  • Echocardiography, Transesophageal*
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnosis*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction / diagnostic imaging