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Chiari Network as a Cause of Fetal and Neonatal Pathology

Chiari’s Network as a Cause of Fetal and Neonatal Pathology
Fatiha Bendadi • David A. van Tijn • Lou Pistorius • Matthias W. Freund

The Author(s) 2011. This article is published with open access at Springerlink.com

Chiari’s Network as a Cause of Fetal and Neonatal PathologyAbstract Chiari’s network is a remnant of the eustachian valve located in the right atrium.
Incomplete involution of the fetal sinus venosus valves results in ‘‘redundant’’ Chiari’s network, which may compromise cardiovascular function. This report describes a case with the novel finding of prenatal compromise due to redundant Chiari’s network and an uncommon case with significant postnatal symptoms.


AEPC JUNIOR TEACHING COURSE on FETAL CARDIOLOGY

AEPC JUNIOR TEACHING COURSE “FETAL CARDIOLOGY”
Warsaw, POLAND 3 – 5 NOVEMBER 2011

Dear Friends,
It is a great pleasure for me to advertise the first Course organized by the Fetal Cardiology Working Group and Cardiovascular Morphology Working Group of the Association of European Pediatric Cardiology in collaboration with the Agatowa Ultrasound Clinic.