Role of spin echo and cine magnetic resonance imaging in presurgical planning of heterotaxy syndrome. Comparison with echocardiography and catheterization.

Abstract

MRI provides excellent anatomic and functional information that in some patients was not available by echocardiography or catheterization. Combined with echocardiography, MRI provides the high-quality diagnostic information necessary for management planning in most patients with heterotaxy syndrome. Cardiac catheterization is indicated when determination of pulmonary vascular resistance is necessary for decision making or when an interventional procedures is indicated.