TY - JOUR
T1 - Coexistence of Ductal Constriction and Closure of the Foramen Ovale in Utero
AU - Kim, H. S.
AU - Sohn, S.
AU - Park, M. Y.
AU - Choi, J. Y.
PY - 2003/11
Y1 - 2003/11
N2 - We report a fetus with an unusual combination of a narrow ductus arteriosus (DA) and foramen ovale. A pregnant mother was referred at 26 weeks of gestation for fetal pericardial effusion. Fetal echocardiography showed pericardial effusion, right atrial enlargement, right ventricular hypertrophy, and tricuspid regurgitation. The DA looked tortuous with S-shaped kinking. The atrial septum primum bulged into the left atrium. Color Doppler did not show any flow across the atrial septum. Cesarean section was performed at 31 weeks of gestation. Admission to intensive care was required after delivery, but the infant gradually improved and was discharged home without any sequela.
AB - We report a fetus with an unusual combination of a narrow ductus arteriosus (DA) and foramen ovale. A pregnant mother was referred at 26 weeks of gestation for fetal pericardial effusion. Fetal echocardiography showed pericardial effusion, right atrial enlargement, right ventricular hypertrophy, and tricuspid regurgitation. The DA looked tortuous with S-shaped kinking. The atrial septum primum bulged into the left atrium. Color Doppler did not show any flow across the atrial septum. Cesarean section was performed at 31 weeks of gestation. Admission to intensive care was required after delivery, but the infant gradually improved and was discharged home without any sequela.
KW - Fetal congestive heart failure
KW - Fetal pericardial effusion
KW - Premature closure of ductus arteriosus
KW - Premature closure of foramen ovale
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U2 - 10.1007/s00246-003-0511-6
DO - 10.1007/s00246-003-0511-6
M3 - Article
C2 - 12881775
AN - SCOPUS:0344010711
SN - 0172-0643
VL - 24
SP - 588
EP - 590
JO - Pediatric Cardiology
JF - Pediatric Cardiology
IS - 6
ER -