Direct right pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula on CT angiography

The pulmonary artery-to-left atrium (LA) fistula is one of the rare and unique structural causes of silent cyanosis. This correctable abnormality can be identified by having a high index of clinical suspicion and appropriate investigations using echocardiography and cardiac computed tomography (CT). We report an eight-year-old child who had worsening exertional dyspnea, long-standing central cyanosis, and recurrent infections. A large-sized fistula connecting the right pulmonary artery (RPA) to the LA with all the right- and left-sided pulmonary veins showed normal drainage into the LA, suggesting a type I RPA-to-LA fistula, which was diagnosed on cardiac CT. Percutaneous closure using the occluder device is planned as further management for the patient.

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Direct right pulmonary artery to left atrium fistula on CT angiography

Abstract: Contributors Inception, preliminary writing, and image collection were done by PS. Image formatting and final revision were done by SPS, RK.

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Congenital right pulmonary artery to left atrial fistula: Successful transcatheter closure with the cocoon duct occluder

Anomalies Unveiled: A Fascinating Case Study of Type I Pulmonary Artery-to-Left Atrium Fistula

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