Congenital aortocaval fistula combined with patent ductus arteriosus in an infant: a case report. (29th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jiao, Xianting; Zhao, Liqing; Wu, Yurong; Chen, Sun
• Is Part Of: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Volume 35:Number 6(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-10-29
• Subjects: Aortocaval fistula -- Patent ductus arteriosus -- Percutaneous interventional therapy; Chest -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Cardiovascular system -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.1
• DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivac260
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1569-9293

Abstract

Abstract: Congenital aortocaval fistula (ACF) is a rare cardiac malformation. While it can occur in combination with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), this has not been reported. In this case, a 1-year-old infant had a heart murmur found in a routine physical examination, and PDA was revealed by transthoracic echocardiography and abdominal ACF was detected by three-dimensional coronary artery computed tomography. Percutaneous interventional therapy, used for ACF and PDA, was performed to occlude the malformation. The patient presented good health without any discomfort at a 1-year follow-up. The percutaneous closure of ACF and PDA with an Amplatzer vascular device can be considered an appropriate option. Abstract : Aortocaval fistula (ACF) is a rare condition that is both observed as an acquired and congenital condition and was first described by Syme in 1831 [1].