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Case Reports: Novel diagnostic procedure
Prenatal diagnosis of a coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistula in a fetus with pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect
Abstract
Pulmonary atresia and ventricular septal defect (PA/VSD) demonstrate a wide variety of pulmonary and coronary artery abnormalities; additionally, coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistula (CPAF) is a rare manifestation of PA/VSD and is seldom detected during pregnancy. In this report, we present a case of prenatal diagnosis of CPAF in PA/VSD and impactful images in a neonate, which were obtained using fetal echocardiography and postnatal electrocardiography-gated 320-row CT. Prenatal diagnosis of CPAF can facilitate the provision of better therapeutic strategies after birth.
- Congenital disorders
- Neonatal and paediatric intensive care