A rare combination of the left circumflex coronary artery fistula connecting a dilated coronary sinus with persistent left superior vena cava and multiple arteriovenous fistulae

Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is an abnormal communication between an epicardial coronary artery and a cardiac chamber, major vessel or other vascular structures. This report presents a rare case of CAF in which a dilated left main trunk and proximal circumflex coronary artery are connected to a dil...

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Published in:Korean circulation journal 2013, 43(5), , pp.356-359
Main Authors: Yeon, Myeong Ho, Choi, Young Rak, Lee, Sang Yeub, Bae, Jang Whan, Hwang, Kyung Kuk, Kim, Dong Woon, Cho, Myeong Chan, Kim, Sang Min
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Language:English
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Summary:Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is an abnormal communication between an epicardial coronary artery and a cardiac chamber, major vessel or other vascular structures. This report presents a rare case of CAF in which a dilated left main trunk and proximal circumflex coronary artery are connected to a dilated coronary sinus. There were also two other fistulae and persistent left superior vena cava. The coronary fistula was managed conservatively.
ISSN:1738-5520
1738-5555
DOI:10.4070/kcj.2013.43.5.356