Coronary bronchial fistula - A rare incidental finding
Sourabh Goswami1, Surender Deora1, Rengarajan Rajagopal1
1Department of Cardiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals
|July 12, 2023
Summary
Coronary fistulas are rare, with coronary bronchial fistulas (CBF) being even rarer. This case highlights the incidental diagnosis of a CBF using coronary angiography and its potential for percutaneous treatment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Coronary fistulas represent uncommon anomalies.
- Coronary bronchial fistula (CBF) is a rare subtype of coronary fistula.
- Diagnosis is typically incidental during coronary angiography (CAG).
Observation:
- A case of coronary bronchial fistula (CBF) was incidentally identified.
- The diagnosis was confirmed via coronary angiography (CAG).
Findings:
- Coronary angiography effectively diagnosed a rare coronary bronchial fistula.
- The anomalous connection between the coronary artery and the bronchus was visualized.
Implications:
- Percutaneous treatment strategies are viable for coronary bronchial fistulas.
- This case contributes to understanding the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for rare coronary anomalies.
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