Right atrial aortic tunnel: an infrequent finding in the newborn infant with a murmur

Authors

  • Juan Beteré Reynolds Cardiology Department. Basurto University Hospital. Bilbao (Bizkaia).
  • Irene Rodríguez Torres Cardiology Department. Basurto University Hospital. Bilbao (Bizkaia).
  • José David Rodrigo Carbonero Cardiology Department. Basurto University Hospital. Bilbao (Bizkaia).
  • Josu Erquicia Cardiology Department. Basurto University Hospital. Bilbao (Bizkaia).
  • Mikel González Cardiology Department. Basurto University Hospital. Bilbao (Bizkaia).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37615/retic.v5n3a10

Keywords:

aorto-atrial tunnel, congenital heart disease, echocardiogram

Abstract

Aorta‑right atrial tunnel (ARAT) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by extracardiac tunnel‑like vascular connection between aorta and right atrium. We report a case of a 2‑days‑old newborn diagnosed with ARAT arising from right sinotubular junction extending anteriorly and opening into right atrium. The patient underwent a ligature surgery with optimal result.

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

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Beteré Reynolds J, Rodríguez Torres I, Rodrigo Carbonero JD, Erquicia J, González M. Right atrial aortic tunnel: an infrequent finding in the newborn infant with a murmur. Rev Ecocardiogr Pract Otras Tec Imag Card (RETIC) [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Jul. 3];5(3):46-8. Available from: https://imagenretic.org/RevEcocarPract/article/view/538

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2022): Journal of Practical Echocardiography and Other Cardiac Imaging Techniques

Section

CLINICAL CASES

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