Balloon atrial septostomy through azygos vein in two cases of D-TGA with left atrial isomerism

Cardiol Young. 2022 Jan;32(1):130-131. doi: 10.1017/S1047951121002274. Epub 2021 Jul 2.

Abstract

Balloon atrial septostomy is a palliative procedure that is performed in D-transposition of great arteries when surgery is not immediately available. Although D-TGA and left isomerism association are rare, it is an important condition as the BAS procedure approach is unique. In this case report, we present two cases of D-TGA with left isomerism where BAS was performed due to restrictive atrial septal defect and lack of immediate availability of the paediatric cardiac surgeon.

Keywords: D-transposition of great arteries; balloon atrial septostomy; left atrial isomerism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Azygos Vein / diagnostic imaging
  • Azygos Vein / surgery
  • Child
  • Heterotaxy Syndrome* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Pericardiectomy
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures*
  • Transposition of Great Vessels* / diagnostic imaging
  • Transposition of Great Vessels* / surgery