Repair of coronary sinus rupture secondary to retrograde cardioplegia
A G Fleisher1, M R Sarabu, G E Reed
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Abstract:
Coronary sinus injuries related to retrograde cardioplegia administration are uncommon, but can be a lethal complication of this technique. This report describes a major coronary sinus disruption during retrograde cardioplegia administration and details a method of repair with suggestions for possible prevention of this complication.
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