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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1984; 32(1): 1-3
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1023334
© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Malalignment of the Interventricular Septum with Atrioventricular Septal Defect: Its Implications Concerning Conduction Tissue Disposition

R. Pillai1 , S. Yen Ho2 , R. H. Anderson3 , E. A. Shinebourne4 , C. Lincoln5
  • 1Surgical Registrar,
  • 2Lecturer in Pediatric/Cardiac Morphology,
  • 3Professor of Pediatric Cardiac Morphology,
  • 4Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist,
  • 5Consultant Cardiac Surgeon,
  • Brompton Hospital, London, UK
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1983

Publication Date:
19 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Malalignment of the interatrial and interventricular septal structures is rarely seen associated with atrioventricular septal defects. Such malalignment gives rise to an anomalous disposition of the conduction tissue specifically in regard to the siting of the atrioventricular node. Recognition of this abnormality prior to (or at) surgery is important if post-operative rhythm problems are to be avoided.

Key words

Malalignment of the interventricular septum - Atrioventricular septal defects - Anomalous disposition of conduction tissue

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