Concomitant orthotopic heart transplantation and repair of left partial anomalous pulmonary venous return.
Amar Gabrielle, Olivia Stebbins, Kyle McCullough et al.
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Case in brief
A 64-year-old male with non-ischaemic cardiomyopathy and a ventricular septal defect presented in cardiogenic shock and required a microaxial pump. He underwent heart transplantation alongside repair of left partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) draining into the coronary sinus. The procedure involved unroofing the PAPVR junction and creating a common chamber. The patient was discharged with normal graft function.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
This case highlights the feasibility of performing concomitant heart transplantation and repair of left PAPVR, emphasizing the importance of thorough preoperative imaging.