| Literature DB >> 23160621 |
Samer I Masri1, Fadi F Bitar, Mariam T Arabi, Marianne N Majdalani, Mounir Y Obeid, Zohair Y Al Halees, Karim A Diab.
Abstract
Sinus of Valsalva aneurysms are a rare entity. Rupture of such aneurysms is a major cause of aortocardiac fistulas usually occurring between the right sinus of Valsalva and right cardiac chambers. We report an exceptional case of a ruptured congenital sinus of Valsalva aneurysm with fistulas involving both the right- and left-ventricular outflow tracts and causing RVOT obstruction. We also demonstrate the utility of computed tomography angiography and transesophageal echocardiography in diagnosing these fistulas.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23160621 DOI: 10.1007/s00246-012-0581-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Cardiol ISSN: 0172-0643 Impact factor: 1.655