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Iatrogenic fistula from the aorta to the left marginal coronary vein
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|March 1, 1985
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This study details the first iatrogenic aortocoronary fistula to the left marginal coronary vein after coronary bypass surgery. It compares unique clinical and angiographic findings with seven prior cases of similar iatrogenic arteriovenous fistulae.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Interventional Cardiology
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is a common procedure for coronary artery disease.
- Iatrogenic complications, though rare, can occur during or after cardiovascular interventions.
- Aortocoronary fistulae represent a potential, albeit infrequent, complication following CABG.
Abstract:
We report the first documented case of iatrogenic aortocoronary fistula to the left marginal coronary vein following coronary bypass surgery. Unique clinical data, findings from catheterization, and angiographic features are presented and compared with those in the seven previously reported cases of iatrogenic aortocoronary venous fistulae after coronary bypass operations.