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Favourable outcome of a neonate with vein of Galen malformation with concurrent right superior vena cava draining into the left atrium

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: We present a neonate with a large vein of Galen malformation and an unusual drainage of the large vein returning blood from the upper half of the body into the right atrium (superior vena cava) into the left atrium. Remarkably, the infant showed no signs of cyanosis, heart failure, or pulmonary hypertension. We suggest this rare anomaly may have provided in-utero protection by offloading blood flow and reducing strain on the fetal heart and lungs.

Source: Cardiology in the Young

DOI: 10.1017/s1047951126112116

Authors: Nabil Alhayek, Andrew Cave, Arshid Mir

Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550