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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009; 57(8): 493-495
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1185572
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Successful Surgical Treatment of Giant Main Coronary Artery Fistula Connecting to Right Atrium

A. Akcay1 , A. Yasim2 , S. Koroglu1
  • 1Cardiology Department, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
  • 2Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Faculty of Medicine, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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received February 7, 2009

Publication Date:
14 December 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Coronary artery fistulas are rare; they are defined as congenital or acquired coronary artery abnormalities in which blood is shunted into a cardiac chamber, great vessel, or other structure, bypassing the myocardial capillary network. We report here on a case of successful surgical treatment of a giant left main coronary artery fistula in a 29-year-old man who presented to our institution with exertional dyspnea. In this report, the different methods of management are also discussed and the indications for the surgical technique are briefly outlined.

Key words

Cardiovascular surgery - heart disease - myocardial protection

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Dr. Ahmet Akcay

Cardiology Department
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Faculty of Medicine

Yoruk Selim Mah., Hastane Cad., Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Universitesi Arastirma Ve Uygulama Hastanesi

46050 Kahramanmaras

Turkey

Phone: + 90 34 42 21 23 37

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Email: dr.akcay@yahoo.com.tr