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Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013; 61(08): 691-693
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1304548
DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1304548
Case Report
Management of Distal Left Main Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Further Information
Publication History
13 October 2011
21 December 2011
Publication Date:
25 April 2012 (online)


Abstract
Aneurysms of the left main coronary artery are extremely rare. The cause of such aneurysms is uncertain. Although the treatment of distal left main aneurysms is very complicated, definitive treatment is necessary because the aneurysm may grow further and cause embolism or rupture. Herein, we report a case of acute myocardial infarction caused by aneurysm of the distal left main coronary artery, which was successfully treated by performing coronary artery bypass surgery, followed by implantation of a polytetrafluoroethylene-covered stent.