Rare Association Between Atrioventricular Septal Defect and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection

Braz J Cardiovasc Surg. 2019 Dec 1;34(6):765-768. doi: 10.21470/1678-9741-2019-0203.

Abstract

Clinical data: Infant, 7 months, female, referred to our department at one month of age, suspecting of congenital heart disease for further investigation.

Chest radiography: Demonstrates cardiomegaly and prominent pulmonary vascular markings.

Electrocardiography: Shows right ventricular hypertrophy and left anterior fascicular block.

Echocardiography: Evidenced common atrioventricular valve with two orifices and the left superior pulmonary vein draining on the brachiocephalic vein.

Computed tomography angiography: This complementary imaging exam was performed to confirm the diagnosis.

Diagnosis: The patient presented an association between AVSD and PAPVC, a rare combination. The clinical picture of heart failure was preponderant, characterized by need for diuretics and complementary exams findings, and early surgical treatment was indicated.

Operation: The operation was performed through a median sternotomy with 123 minutes of cardiopulmonary bypass and 89 minutes of cross-clamping time. The patient had no postoperative complications, remaining 10 days hospitalized.

Keywords: Atrioventricular Septal Defect; Cardiopulmonary Bypass; Heart Septal Defects; Pulmonary Veins.

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnostic imaging*
  • Abnormalities, Multiple / surgery
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities
  • Pulmonary Veins / surgery
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vascular Malformations / surgery