Traumatic aorta to pulmonary artery fistula

A case of chronic aortic to pulmonary artery traumatic fistula is presented and the surgical repair is detailed. Closure through the aorta is recommended; this approach provides a dry operative field and avoids the need for dissection of adhesions around the fistulous tract. Fistulae of this type ar...

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Published in:Thorax 1971-03, Vol.26 (2), p.219-222
Main Authors: Zajtchuk, Rustik, Resnekov, Leon, Ranniger, Klaus, Gonzalez-Lavin, Lorenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Aortic Diseases - etiology
Aortic Diseases - surgery
Female
Fistula - etiology
Fistula - surgery
Humans
Methods
Pulmonary Artery - surgery
Thoracic Injuries - complications
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Summary:A case of chronic aortic to pulmonary artery traumatic fistula is presented and the surgical repair is detailed. Closure through the aorta is recommended; this approach provides a dry operative field and avoids the need for dissection of adhesions around the fistulous tract. Fistulae of this type are not common and the pertinent literature is reviewed.
ISSN:0040-6376
1468-3296
DOI:10.1136/thx.26.2.219