Tricuspid atresia type 1B with left superior vena cava in a 4-month-old
child: An unusual combination diagnosed by transthoracic
echocardiography
Abstract
Tricuspid atresia (TA) is a rare cyanotic congenital heart disease. A
persistent left superior vena cava (LSVC) may be associated with TA. The
presence of LSVC raises important considerations for eventual repair, in
that it may lead to persistent arterial desaturation even after
corrective surgery, if associated with an unroofed coronary sinus. Here,
we present the case of a 4-month-old child who was diagnosed with TA
type 1B, LSVC and a dilated coronary sinus by transthoracic
echocardiography.