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Surgical management of a gigantic circumflex coronary artery aneurysm with fistulous connection to the coronary sinus.

Authors :
Chamberlain, M H
Henry, R
Brann, S
Angelini, G D
Source :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery; December 2001, Vol. 20 Issue: 6 p1255-1257, 3p
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

We report the successful management of a gigantic circumflex coronary artery aneurysm with fistulisation into the coronary sinus. Transoesophageal echocardiography allowed continuous visualisation of ventricular wall motion during dissection and closure of the aneurysm whilst operating on cardiopulmonary bypass on the beating heart.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10107940 and 1873734X
Volume :
20
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs50959395
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s1010-7940(01)00998-8