Two cases of aorto-right atrial tunnel: clinical presentation, imaging and percutaneous closure

Author(s):
Winter, R.J. de; Blom, N.A. (0000-0002-4823-6974); Straver, B.; Bouma, B.J.; Backx, A.P.C.M.; Clur, S.A.; Kuipers, I.M.; Hoekstra, F.; Boekholdt, S.M.; Groenink, M.; Koolbergen, D.R.; Hazekamp, M.G. (0000-0002-3150-5007); Mulder, B.J.M.
Published
2012
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

Communication between the aortic sinus and a cardiac chamber is a rare anomaly that can be diagnosed in children and young adults. We describe two cases with a tunnel between the aortic sinus and right atrium, discuss diagnostic modalities, and review the literature on this anomaly.

Date issued
2012-12-28
Language
English
Is part of
Netherlands Heart Journal (2012), Vol. 20, no. 12, p. 509-12
hdl
1887/96899
doi
10.1007/s12471-012-0330-6