Echocardiographic evaluation of persistent left superior vena cava in fetus
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1004-4477.2009.11.016
- VernacularTitle:产前超声诊断胎儿永存左上腔静脉中的价值
- Author:
Weimiao YAO
;
Jiale QIN
;
Junmei WANG
;
Yuan LI
;
Lulu ZHOU
;
Yue QIAN
;
Hong LU
;
Jing HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ultrasonography;
prenatal;
Persistent left superior vena cava
- From:
Chinese Journal of Ultrasonography
2009;18(11):960-962
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the ultrasonic feature and clinical significance of persistent left superior vena cava(PLSVC)in fetal life.Methods Fetal echocardiography was performed in 3368 fetuses.Thirty-one fetuses of PLSVC were confirmed.Results The dilated coronary sinus was observed in 30 of 31 fetuses.Congenital heart defects were presented in 14 of these cases,and extracardiac anomalies were presented in 6 fetuses.Both congenital heart defects and extracardiac anomalies were observed in 4 fetuses.Conclusions PLSVC is always associated with congenital heart defects.The prognosis Of affected fetuses largely depends on whether or not the PLSVC is associated with a congenital heart defect.Prenatal diagnosis of PLSVC can help US plan perinatal counseling and ameliorate the postnatal course.
