The Complete Reference for Scimitar Syndrome

The Complete Reference for Scimitar Syndrome: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Treatment gives the complete picture of this rare syndrome that is usually treated with tactics such as imaging. The book goes beyond imaging, providing a pathological and clinical description of this rare syndrome. All aspects beginning with development, clinical presentation, current surgical options (including recent techniques) and indications to treat patients based on current results coming from multicenter study experiences are included. This book is a must-have reference for all cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, physicians, residents and students involved in Scimitar Syndrome cases.

• Includes diagnostic features and surgical techniques based on the international scimitar registry
• Gives a complete picture of the various aspects of this rare congenital heart malformation that focuses on recent therapeutic results
• Provides insights into current medical and surgical outcomes

Cardiology researchers, Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, thoracic surgeons, pathologists, Physicians, residents and students

Part A. Scimitar Syndrome

Chapter 1. Introduction and Definition

• 1.1. Introduction
• 1.2. Definition

Chapter 2. Historical Notes

Chapter 3. Embryology

• 3.1. Introduction
• 3.2. Early Embryogenesis
• 3.3. Cardiac Development
• 3.4. Pulmonary Development
• 3.5. The Embryonic Splanchnic Vascular Plexus
• 3.6. Development of the Pulmonary Veins
• 3.7. Development of the Pulmonary Arterial System
• 3.8. Development of the Diaphragm
• 3.9. Intrathoracic Asymmetry
• 3.10. Understanding Developmental Errors in the Scimitar Syndrome
• 3.11. Closing Remarks

Chapter 4. Anatomy and Histology

Chapter 5. Epidemiology and Physiopathology of Scimitar Syndrome

• 5.1. Epidemiology
• 5.2. Physiopathological Mechanisms
• 5.3. Clinical Types of Scimitar Syndrome

Chapter 6. Diagnosis and Imaging

• 6.1. Diagnosis
• 6.2. Imaging

Chapter 7. Natural History and Medical Treatment

• 7.1. Natural History in Isolated Forms of Scimitar Syndrome
• 7.2. Natural History in Complicated Forms of Scimitar Syndrome
• 7.3. Medical Treatment

Chapter 8. Cardiac Angiography and Interventional Therapy

• 8.1. Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization and Angiography
• 8.2. Interventional Cardiac Catheterization

Chapter 9. Surgical Treatment and Outcomes

• 9.1. History of Surgical Correction
• 9.2. Surgical Strategies
• 9.3. Types of Corrective Approaches
• 9.4. Operative Results

Part B. Pulmonary Vascular Anomalies

Chapter 10. Other Pulmonary Vascular Anomalies: Anatomy, Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment

• 10.1. Bronchopulmonary Sequestration
• 10.2. Bronchopulmonary Sequestration and Scimitar Syndrome—Prenatal Issues
• 10.3. Aberrant Systemic Artery to Normal Lung
• 10.4. Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations
• 10.5. Persistent Primitive Hepatic Venous Plexus
• 10.6. Horseshoe Lung