Real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiographic evaluation of a sinus venosus atrial septal defect

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Abstract

We present a case of a 65-year-old man who presented with atrial flutter and dilation of right heart was noted on transthoracic echocardiography. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed a large sinus venosus atrial septal defect close to superior vena cava and anomalous connection of right superior pulmonary vein. Additionally, real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography provided superior spatial details and demonstrated the size, location of the defect and its spatial relationship to the surrounding structures. Patient underwent successful surgical repair. (Echocardiography 2011;28:E82-E84) We present a case of a 65-year-old man who presented with atrial flutter and dilation of right heart was noted on transthoracic echocardiography. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed a large sinus venosus atrial septal defect close to superior vena cava and anomalous connection of right superior pulmonary vein. In addition, real time three-dimensional transesophageal echocardiography provided superior spatial details and demonstrated the size, location of the defect and its spatial relationship to the surrounding structures. Patient underwent successful surgical repair.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E82-E84
JournalEchocardiography
Volume28
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2011

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Keywords

  • 3D transesophageal echocardiography
  • sinus venosus atrial septal defect

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