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ArticleObstetrics & gynecology science2014

Prenatal diagnosis of atrial isomerism in the Korean population.

Mi-Young Lee, Hye-Sung Won, Jae-Yoon Shim, Pil-Ryang Lee, Byong Sop Lee, Ellen Ai-Rhan Kim, Young-Hwue Kim, Jeong-Jun Park, Tae-Jin Yun, Ahm Kim

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Mi-Young LeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Hye-Sung WonDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Jae-Yoon ShimDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Pil-Ryang LeeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Byong Sop LeeDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Ellen Ai-Rhan KimDivision of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Young-Hwue KimDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Jeong-Jun ParkDivision of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Tae-Jin YunDivision of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
Ahm KimDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

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Abstract

objectiveTo report our experiences in the prenatal diagnosis of atrial isomerism and postnatal outcomes.

methodsA total of 80 fetuses prenatally diagnosed with atrial isomerism were retrospectively analyzed between 1999 and 2011 at a single institution.

resultsOf 43 fetuses with prenatally diagnosed right atrial isomerism (RAI), 40 cases were analyzed. The diagnostic accuracy was 93%. The main intracardiac anomalies in RAI were atrioventricular septal defect (AVSD), abnormal pulmonary venous connection, bilateral superior vena cava (BSVC), and pulmonary atresia. Among 28 live births, three infants were lost to follow up, and the overall survival rate was 60%. Of 37 fetuses with prenatally diagnosed left atrial isomerism (LAI), 35 were evaluated. The diagnostic accuracy was 97%. The main intracardiac anomalies in LAI were ventricular septal defect, BSVC, AVSD, double outlet right ventricle, and bradyarrhythmia. Among seven patients with bradyarrhythmia, only one showed a complete atrioventricular block. All fetuses had an interrupted inferior vena cava with azygous continuation. The overall survival rate was 90%.

conclusionOur study confirms the previous findings of fetal atrial isomerism. We also demonstrates a much lower prevalence of AVSD and complete heart block in LAI and a better survival rate in RAI. Although the postnatal outcomes for RAI were worse than those for LAI, successful postnatal surgery with active management improved the survival rate.

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EchocardiographyHeart defects, congenitalHeterotaxy syndromePrenatal diagnosis

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PMCPMC4038685

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