ISSN : 1301-5680
e-ISSN : 2149-8156
Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery     
Dual source multidetector computed tomography coronary angiography in the surgical planning regarding the major coronary artery anomalies in children
Özlem Saygılı1, Arda Saygılı2, Ali Türk1, Ulaş Can3, Ayşe Sarıoğlu4, Yusuf Yalçınbaş5, Tayyar Sarıoğlu5
1Department of Radiology, Medical Faculty of Acıbadem University, İstanbul, Turkey
2Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Acıbadem Kadıköy Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
3Department of Radiology, Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
4Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
5Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty of Acıbadem University, İstanbul, Turkey
DOI : 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2012.148
Background: This study aims to demonstrate major coronary artery anomalies such as anomalous origin and coronary artery fistulas on dual-source multi detector computed tomography (MDCT) coronary angiography in children before surgical treatment.

Methods: Six children (3 boys, 3 girls; mean age 6 years; range 2 days to 15 years) referred for a MDCT coronary angiography for evaluation of coronary anomaly between January 2010 and June 2011 were included in this study. Electrocardiography (ECG)-gated dual-source MDCT coronary angiography was performed on all patients. No beta-blockers were given prior to the procedure. The mean heart rate was 98±20 bpm (range 128 to 75 bpm). In all patients, ostium, course, and end-distal portion of coronary artery were inspected for anomalies. Exact opening point was carefully assessed in patients with fistulas. Dual-source MDCT examination was performed with low kilovolt dose reduction algorithm (80 kV, range 150-350 mA) compatible with ALARA principles.

Results: Three anomalous origin (one ALCAPA, two anomalous left main coronary artery originated from right sinus of Valsalva) and three fistulas (two coronary-cameral fistula, one left main coronary artery -coronary sinus fistula) were clearly identified with dual-source MDCT angiography.

Conclusion: Dual source MDCT angiography is a noninvasive and effective method as an alternative to conventional coronary angiography for the preoperative assessment of major anomalous origin of coronary artery or coronary artery fistulas.

Keywords : Children; coronary anomalies; dual-source computed tomography
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