PULMONARY ATRESIA WITH INTACT VENTRICULAR SEPTUM: REPORT OF 50 CASES

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1971 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 370-377
Author(s):  
Ali Shams ◽  
R. S. Fowler ◽  
G. A. Trusler ◽  
J. D. Keith ◽  
W. T. Mustard

Fifty cases of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum were reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the size of the right ventricle. Clinical, roentgenographic, and electrocardiographic findings in each group are discussed. The most reliable method for determining the size of the right ventricle is selective angiography with injection of dye into the right ventricle. Up until 1967, with or without having surgery, patients of both groups died. Since then emergency cardiac catheterization and balloon septostomy followed by operative creation of a Potts' anastomosis and ligation of patent ductus arteriosus has improved results in patients with a small right ventricle.

2018 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 218-225
Author(s):  
Emir Yonas ◽  
Raymond Pranata ◽  
Nuvi Nusarintowati

Introduction: Pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum is a condition that is characterized by a complete obstruction to right ventricular outflow with varying degrees of right ventricular and tricuspid valve hypoplasia. This condition is uniformly fatal if untreated. In this case report, we present a case of a neonate with a pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum Case Presentation: A 2 days-old female Indonesian newborn was referred to our facility. The newborn was delivered from a G4P3A0 mother with a gestational age of 39 weeks (term delivery). Chest x-ray done at the referring facility is significant for a seemingly right heart hypertrophy, casting a “boot-shaped” appearance of the right heart border. Laboratory results done at the referring facility is significant for a neutrophilia of 82% and lymphocytopenia of 13% An episode of hypoglycemia was reported on referring facility with a blood sugar level of 50 mg/dl. Multiple episodes of cyanosis were reported at referring facility, CPAP was administered but the improvement was limited. Pulse oximetry averaged between 72-80% at the referring facility. Physical examina­tion shows an actively moving neonate, with a strong cry. Perioral cyanosis was seen. Vital signs were as follows; heart rate 128 x / minute, temperature 37oC, respiratory rate 54 x / minute, pulse oximetry 74%, capillary refill time < 3 seconds. The rest of the physical examination was within normal limits. Laboratory result on admission at our facility is significant for low hematocrit, low erythrocyte count, leukopenia with neutrophilia and thrombocytopenia. Patient was admitted to NICU and given CPAP. Echocardiography 2 days upon arrival at our facility reveals a patent ductus arteriosus with the pressure of 4-5 mmHg and diameter of 0.3 cm, no forward flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery, doppler mode demonstrated pulmonary artery filling from ductus arteriosus. The rest of the findings were within normal limits. Conclusion: Pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum is a condition that relies on the patent ductus arteriosus for pulmonary blood supply, the patency of it is of paramount importance.   Abstrak PENDAHULUAN: Atresia arteri pulmonalis dengan septum ventrikel yang utuh merupakan kondisi yang dikarakterisasikan dengan sumbatan total pada right ventricular outflow dengan berat hipoplasia ventrikel kanan dan trikuspid kanan yang beratnya bervariasi. Pada umumnya kondisi tersebut fatal apabila tidak ditangani. Pada laporan kasus ini, kami melaporkan suatu kasus neonates dengan atresia arteri pulmonalis dengan septum ventrikel yang utuh. PRESENTASI KASUS: Neonatus perempuan berumur 2 hari dirujuk ke rumah sakit kami. Bayi dilahirkan dari G4P3A0 usia kehamilan 39 minggu. Ronsen thoraks yang dilakukan oleh fasilitas kesehatan yang merujuk memperlihatkan hipertrofi jantung kanan serta bentuk “boot-shaped” pada batas jantung kanan. Hasil laboratorium pada fasilitas kesehatan tersebut menunjukan neutrofilia dan limfositopenia. Terdapat juga riwayat hipoglikemi. Episode sianosis berulang terjadi pada fasilitas kesehatan yang merujuk. Pemasangan CPAP kurang membuahkan hasil dengan saturasi O2 72-80% ketika tiba pada rumah sakit kami. Pemeriksaan fisik menunjukan tangis kuat dan gerak aktif dengan sianosis perioral. Detak jantung 128 kali/menit, suhu 37oC, laju naas 54 kali/menit, oksimetri nadi 74% dan waktu isi kapiler <3 detik. Pemeriksaan laboratorium saat pasien dating menunjukan hematocrit, hitung eritrosit, leukosit dan thrombosit yang rendah. Pasien dirawat di NICU dan diberikan CPAP. Ekokardiografi 2 hari kemudian menunjukan duktus arteriosus patent dengan tekanan 4-5 mmHg dan diameter 0.3 cm, tidak ada aliran maju dari ventrikel kanan kepada arteri pulmonalis, mode Doppler menunjukan pengisian arteri pulmonalis dari duktus arteriosus. Pemeriksaan lainnya dalam batas normal. KESIMPULAN: Atresia arteri pulmonalis dengan septum ventrikel yang utuh merupakan suatu kondisi dimana aliran darah menuju paru bergantung pada duktus arteriosus yang paten sehingga patensi daripada duktus tersebut sangatlah penting


1991 ◽  
Vol 101 (2) ◽  
pp. 222-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
William G. Williams ◽  
Patricia Burrows ◽  
Robert M. Freedom ◽  
George A. Trusler ◽  
John G. Coles ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 95 (5) ◽  
pp. 1670-1674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Qian-zhen Li ◽  
Hua Cao ◽  
Qiang Chen ◽  
Gui-Can Zhang ◽  
Liang-Wan Chen ◽  
...  

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mazeni Alwi ◽  
Rahmat R. Budi ◽  
Marhisham Che Mood ◽  
Ming C. Leong ◽  
Hasri Samion

AbstractObjectiveTo determine the feasibility and safety of the Conquest Pro wire as an alternative to radiofrequency wire for perforation of atretic pulmonary valve and subsequent balloon dilatation and patent ductus arteriosus stenting in patients with pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum.BackgroundRadiofrequency valvotomy and balloon dilatation has become the standard of care for pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum in many institutions today.MethodsWe report eight consecutive patients in whom we used the Conquest Pro coronary guidewire, a stiff wire normally reserved for revascularisation of coronary lesions with chronic total occlusion, for perforation of atretic pulmonary valve and subsequent balloon dilatation, and stenting of the patent ductus arteriosus.ResultsPerforation of atretic pulmonary valve was successful in seven out of eight cases. Radiofrequency valvotomy was employed after failure of perforation by the Conquest Pro wire in one case where the right ventricular outflow tract was broad based and tapered towards the pulmonary valve, and was heavily trabeculated. Failure of the Conquest Pro wire to perforate the pulmonary valve plate was mainly attributed by the failure to engage the wire at the correct position.ConclusionThe Conquest Pro wire for perforation and subsequent interventions in the more straightforward cases of pulmonary atresia with intact ventricular septum is effective and safe, simplifying the entire procedure. However, the radiofrequency generator and wires remain essential tools in the paediatric interventional catheter laboratory.


1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-376 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsey D. Allan ◽  
Andrew Cook

AbstractThe objective of this study was to review the echocardiographic findings and autopsy correlates of pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum when diagnosed during fetal life. All cases with this lesion (nearly 60) seen in the Perinatal Cardiology unit of Guy's Hospital since 1983 are part of this study. More than half of the cases were detected within the last two years, and all bar three were referred because of suspicion of a cardiac malformation detected on routine obstetric scanning. The cases were divided into two distinct groups. On the one hand were those with dilatation of the chambers of the right heart. These had a uniformly poor prognosis. Severe regurgitation of the tricuspid valve was a characteristic feature. On the other hand were the cases with cavitary hypoplasia due to mural overgrowth. Direct measurements of pressure in one such case revealed suprasystemic values in the right ventricle. Although contemplated, fetal intervention proved impossible. Autopsy revealed cases with either valvar or infundibular atresia. In most cases diagnosed prior to 24 weeks of gestation, mothers opted for termination of pregnancy. All cases with dilatation of the right ventricle died. Of pregnancies which continued, only 30% of children are still alive, all but one being less than two years of age at present. The use of cross-sectional and Doppler echocardiography permits the accurate diagnosis of pulmonary atresia with an intact ventricular septum during fetal life. Autopsied cases showed strong correlation with the echocardiographic findings. The poor prognosis in most cases warrants consideration in the future of intervention during fetal life.


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