Anomalous Connection of the Left Pulmonary Vein to the Coronary Sinus with Intact Atrial Septum in a Young Woman.

BACKGROUND

Left-sided partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) is a rare congenital abnormal cardiac defect. An intact atrial septum is more uncommon. As we know, a connection of the left pulmonary vein (LPV) to the coronary sinus (CS) with an intact atrial septum has not been previously reported.

CASE REPORT: We report an 18-year-old woman with this rare anomaly. She showed no obvious clinical symptoms. An echocardiogram revealed the primary diagnosis, and this diagnosis was confirmed during the operation. This patient underwent a successful surgical repair. Artificial atrial septal defect (ASD) and coronary sinus orifice were inserted into the left atrium by patch. The patient recovered smoothly without complications after the operation.

CONCLUSION

Given the high risk of developing congestive heart failure, we advocate for intervention at the preschool age. Surgical techniques depend on the number and location of abnormal veins or veins.