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Management Techniques of Coronary Fistulae.

Authors :
Fricke, Tyson A.
Konstantinov, Igor E.
Source :
Operative Techniques in Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas; Autumn2018, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p129-135, 7p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Coronary fistulae are rare anomalies that present in both children and adults. The majority are congenital in origin and require intervention to treat or prevent complications. While transcatheter closure of coronary fistula is possible, surgical management can be performed with low mortality and morbidity. A number of surgical techniques exist including epicardial closure, endocardial closure, and transcoronary closure of the fistula with or without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. Herein we describe the surgical techniques of coronary fistula repair. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15222942
Volume :
23
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Operative Techniques in Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery: A Comparative Atlas
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
138457577
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1053/j.optechstcvs.2019.01.001