Transcatheter closure of large right pulmonary artery-to-left atrial fistula

Abstract

We report the successful transcatheter closure of right pulmonary artery fistula to left atrium in a six-year-old boy, who had presented with cyanosis and shortness of breath. The two-dimensional echocardiogram with bubble contrast study demonstrated the communication between right pulmonary artery and left atrium. Computerized tomography confirmed the diagnosis and delineated the anatomy. The fistula was closed successfully by a transcatheter trans-septal approach using an 18/20 duct occluder.

Keywords

• Duct occluder
• left atrium
• pulmonary artery fistula
• transcatheter closure