Transcaval Correction of Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Drainage Into the Superior Vena Cava

The vertical transcaval approach is a simple, highly reproducible technique for correction of partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage into the SVC. It yields excellent results, with unobstructed pulmonary and systemic venous flow and without arrhythmia development. It can also be performed through a cosmetic right posterior thoracotomy.