Re-Sheathing the Scimitar Syndrome ()
Michael Michail,
Kaleab N. Asrress,
Abhishek Joshi,
John A. Giles,
Muhammed Z. Khawaja,
Eric T. McWilliams
Department of Cardiology, Conquest Hospital, Hastings, UK.
DOI: 10.4236/act.2012.13005
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Abstract
Scimitar Syndrome is a congenital condition resulting in anomalous
pulmonary venous drainage from the lung into the inferior vena cava. It is
often associated with cardiac and pulmonary abnormalities, both which are
determinants in the severity and timing of presentation. True incidence of this
condition is unknown and likely to be significantly underestimated
as many patients remain asymptomatic through adult life. The increase in availability
and use of medical imaging suggests that more asymptomatic and
subacute cases will be detected. The management in those with the delayed
presentation of this condition is debated, however the mainstay of therapy
remains medical.
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Michail, M., Asrress, K., Joshi, A., Giles, J., Khawaja, M. and McWilliams, E. (2012) Re-Sheathing the Scimitar Syndrome. Advances in Computed Tomography, 1, 21-22. doi: 10.4236/act.2012.13005.
Conflicts of Interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.
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