An infant with the scimitar syndrome and pulmonary hypertension; successful surgical intervention

The case of an infant with the scimitar syndrome and pulmonary hypertension is presented. After surgical intervention with ligation of the abnormal arterial supply to the hypoplastic lung, the pulmonary hypertension disappeared. This was proven by cardiac catheterization after the operation. The abn...

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Published in:	European heart journal Vol. 8; no. 2; p. 194
Main Authors:	Tummers, R F, Lam, J, Nijveld, A, Marcelletti, C, Losekoot, G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01-02-1987
Subjects:	Follow-Up Studies Humans Hypertension, Pulmonary - surgery Infant Male Postoperative Complications - diagnosis Pulmonary Wedge Pressure Scimitar Syndrome - surgery
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Summary:	The case of an infant with the scimitar syndrome and pulmonary hypertension is presented. After surgical intervention with ligation of the abnormal arterial supply to the hypoplastic lung, the pulmonary hypertension disappeared. This was proven by cardiac catheterization after the operation. The abnormal drainage from the right lung into the inferior vena cava was not corrected. The child has had no complaints since except for recurrent pulmonary infections.
ISSN:	0195-668X
DOI:	10.1093/oxfordjournals.eurheartj.a062249