Table 3

 Main features of the eight reported cases of intra-atrial right to left shunting associated with an enlarged aortic root

Author, yearSexAge (years)Atrial septumOther findingsAortic diameter (mm)
ASD, atrial septal defect; NA, not available.
Thomas, 19875F74Redundant ASD 15 mmEV, severe kyphosisNA
Dear, 19956F68PFO 10 mmKyphosis50
Savage, 19967F82PFONone78
Savage, 19967F74PFONone86
Laybourn, 19979M54PFONone60
Laybourn, 19979F86PFONone76
Popp, 19978F80PFOKyphoscoliosis, new thoracic spine compression fractureNA
Kubler, 200010F72PFO 20 mmNone50