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. 2016 Jul 1;10(7):TE01–TE10. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/21443.8210

[Table/Fig-11]:

DORV

DORV [13] Characterized by origin of both great arteries predominantly from RV, bilateral muscular infundibula and absence of AV-semilunar valve continuity.
4 Subtypes (based on location of VSD in relation to great arteries) DORV with subaortic VSD blood from LV flows via VSD to aorta and blood from RV flows mainly to PA= physiology similar to VSD
DORV with subpulmonic VSD (Taussig-Bing syndrome) blood from LV flows via VSD to PA and blood from RV flows mainly to aorta= physiology similar to TGA
DORV with doubly committed VSD absent infundibular septum
DORV with non-committed VSD, VSD remote from aortic and pulmonary valves
Incidence 1-3% of all CHD. M:F ratio=2:1
Association Coarctation of aorta
Interrupted aortic arch
Pulmonary obstruction
Syndromes Trisomy 13, 18
Deletion 22q11
Imaging features Plain Without pulmonary obstruction Moderate cardiomegaly (RV type), convex MPA, pulmonary plethora, thymic atrophy and hyperinflated lungs
With pulmonary obstruction Mild cardiomegaly (RV type), concave MPA segment, pulmonary oligemia and left arch
Imaging features specific Echo side by side orientation of great vessels with aorta anterior and to the right; overriding of aorta; absent fibrous continuity of semilunar and AV valves MRI very helpful for localization and relation of VSD to great arteries CT.
Management [13] Palliative:
  • Pulmonary artery banding for uncontrollable CHF in infancy

  • Balloon atrial septostomy for Taussig-Bing anomaly

  • Systemic-to-PA shunting- in pts with associated PS


Definitive repair: Total correction= VSD closure with placement of internal and external conduits to establish physiological blood flow between LV/aorta and RV/PA.