Learn About Situs Inversus

What is the definition of Situs Inversus?
Situs inversus is a condition in which the arrangement of the internal organs is a mirror image of normal anatomy. It can occur alone (isolated, with no other abnormalities or conditions) or it can occur as part of a syndrome with various other defects. Congenital heart defects are present in about 5-10% of affected people. The underlying cause and genetics of Situs inversus are complex. Familial cases have been reported.
What are the alternative names for Situs Inversus?
  • Situs inversus
  • SIV
  • Situs inversus viscerum
Who are the top Situs Inversus Local Doctors?

Montefiore Medical Center

111 E 210th St, 
Bronx, NY 
 9.6 mi

Luigi Di Biase is a Cardiologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Di Biase and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Situs Inversus. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine

Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital

16 Guion Pl, 
New Rochelle, NY 
 8.3 mi

Ashutossh Naaraayan is an Internal Medicine provider in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Naaraayan and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Situs Inversus. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Megacolon, COVID-19, Leukemoid Reaction, and Pneumonia.

 
 
 
 
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Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics

North Shore - Lij Medical PC

27005 76th Ave, 
New Hyde Park, NY 
 3.5 mi

Simone Jhaveri is a Pediatric Cardiologist and a Pediatrics provider in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Jhaveri has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Situs Inversus. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Myxoma, Aberrant Subclavian Artery, Cor Pulmonale, and Pulmonary Atresia.

What are the latest Situs Inversus Clinical Trials?
Characterizing the Upper Airway Manifestations in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia and Primary Immunodeficiencies

Summary: Though common, morbidities related to upper airway disease in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) and primary immunodeficiencies (PID) have not been fully characterized. These conditions can be difficult to distinguish due to their overlapping phenotypes. The sinonasal and middle ear features are often identified as most problematic by patients and their families, and optimal, highly effective treatm...

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Defining the Genetic Etiology of Suppurative Lung Disease in Children and Adults

Summary: The investigators will utilize a systematic approach for the diagnostic evaluation of patients to identify characteristics which may distinguish between Primary Immunodeficiency (PID) disorders versus Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center

What are the Latest Advances for Situs Inversus?
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy after Acute Biliary Pancreatitis in a Patient with Situs Inversus Totalis.
Efficacy and safety of ERCP in patients with situs inversus totalis: multicenter case series and literature review.
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Laparoscopic Colectomy for a Patient with Situs Inversus Totalis: The Usefulness of Preoperative Assessment.