Aorto-left ventricular tunnel: the necessity of early surgical intervention


Karacelik M., Onemli C. S., Bilen M. M., SARIOSMANOĞLU O. N., YILMAZER M. M., COŞKUN M.

Cardiology in the Young, cilt.34, sa.2, ss.442-444, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 34 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1017/s1047951123004183
  • Dergi Adı: Cardiology in the Young
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.442-444
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: CHD, aortic disease, aorto-left ventricular tunnel
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aorto-left ventricular tunnel, also known as aorto-left ventricular fistula, is a rare CHD characterised by an abnormal connection between the aorta and the left ventricle. This article presents a comprehensive case report on aorto-left ventricular tunnel, encompassing clinical presentation, diagnostic approaches, treatment options, and outcomes, with a specific focus on the necessity of early surgical intervention.