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Saphenous vein graft-to-left atrium fistula treated with percutaneous transcatheter embolization with coils.
- Source :
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The Journal of invasive cardiology [J Invasive Cardiol] 2007 Nov; Vol. 19 (11), pp. E331-4. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- Coronary artery fistulae are rare anomalies that are most commonly congenital and rarely acquired. We present a first case of a vein graft to the left atrium fistula that occurred post coronary artery bypass grafting and was treated with percutaneous transcatheter embolization with coiling. The coil was initially lost in the left atrium, but was successfully retrieved and the fistula was closed. We review the pertinent literature on acquired coronary artery fistulae and their management.
- Subjects :
- Angina, Unstable diagnostic imaging
Angina, Unstable etiology
Arterio-Arterial Fistula diagnostic imaging
Arterio-Arterial Fistula etiology
Cardiac Catheterization
Coronary Artery Disease surgery
Female
Heart Atria
Humans
Iatrogenic Disease
Mammary Arteries transplantation
Middle Aged
Radiography
Reoperation
Saphenous Vein transplantation
Angina, Unstable therapy
Arterio-Arterial Fistula therapy
Coronary Artery Bypass adverse effects
Embolization, Therapeutic methods
Postoperative Complications
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1557-2501
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of invasive cardiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17986731