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Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection overview
Introduction
Overview
Overview
In partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC) with intact atrial septum a portion (hence the term partial) of veins return to the right atrium rather than the left atrium. As a result oxygenated blood returning form the lung returns to the venous system via the right atrium.
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