Extra-anatomic correction of persistent left superior vena cava draining
into the left atrium associated with atrial septal defect.
- Maria Grandinetti,
- Arianna Di Molfetta,
- Piero Farina,
- Gianluigi Perri,
- Francesca Graziani,
- Angelica Bibiana Delogu,
- Rosa Lillo,
- Natalia Pavone,
- Piergiorgio Bruno,
- Antonio Amodeo,
- Massimo Massetti
Abstract
Persistent left superior vena cava draining into the left atrium is a
rare condition. We herein report the case of a 34-year-old male admitted
at our institution for paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Investigations
revealed a large ostium secundum atrial septal defect, with a persistent
left superior vena cava draining into the left atrium, while the
coronary veins drained separately into the left atrium. Surgical
correction was performed, closing the defect with a patch and connecting
the left superior vena cava to the right atrial appendage with an
extra-cardiac conduit.
