Publications by authors named "Lina Maria Bolanos-Vallejo"
Clinical characteristics, imaging findings, management, and outcomes of patients with scimitar syndrome at a tertiary referral healthcare center in Colombia.
Ana M Aristizabal Carlos A Guzmán-Serrano Nancy Vanessa Mondol-Villamil Lina Maria Bolaños-Vallejo Valentina Mejia-Quiñones
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Scimitar Syndrome is a congenital heart defect linked to abnormal pulmonary venous return, requiring either watchful waiting or surgical intervention based on severity.
- A study of patients from 2011 to 2022 revealed 11 cases, predominantly in young children, with various associated anomalies like scimitar veins and pulmonary hypoplasia.
- The findings emphasize the need for a team-based approach for diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the importance of imaging techniques and surgery for managing this complex condition.