Surgical correction should be considered in the presence of significant left to right shunting and pulmonary hypertension. The treatment of scimitar syndrome involves the creation of an inter-atrial baffle in order to redirect the pulmonary venous return into the left atrium. Another option is to re-implant the anomalous vein into the left atrium directly. However, the decision on which treatment to choose solely depends on the doctor. It depends on various factors like the amount of blood flowing to the inferior vena cava, the extent of shunting of the left to right, etc. If at all you are having any of the symptoms of scimitar syndrome, then it is always advisable to seek able guidance from your doctor.
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