X-ray Diagnosis of Total Anomalous Connection of Pulmonary Veins: A Report of 5 cases
- VernacularTitle:完全性肺静脉异位连接的X线诊断(附5例报告)
- Author:
Xizhi YI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pulmonary vein;
Pulmonary artery;
X-rays film;
X-rays
- From:Journal of Third Military Medical University
1988;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Five cases of total anomalous connection of the pulmonary veins, proved by either surgery or autopsy, were reported. The characteristics of the clinical manifestations and findings of plain films and contrast studies of the 4 different types of total anomalous connection of the pulmonary veins were analyzed and reduced. A method of selective pulmonary arteriography with high diagnostic value for this anomaly was recommanded. In additirn, the procedure of arteriographic study for the anomaly and its images were discussed.