Cor triatriatum: Presentation, diagnosis and long-term surgical results

Abstract

Background. Cor triatriatum sinister is a rare, surgically correctable, congenital cardiac anomaly. Fewer than 250 cases have been reported. It can occur as an isolated defect (classic) or in association with other congenital cardiac anomalies (atypical). Methods. A retrospective review of 28 consecutive patients diagnosed at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia during a 22-year span from 1981 to 2003. Results. There were 13 men (46%) and 15 women (54%). Fifteen patients were less than 1 year of age (neonates, [n = 7], 25%; infants, [n = 8], 29%). 17 patients (61%) had a communication between the right atrium and either the proximal or distal chamber. Fifteen patients (54%) ..