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Giant Coronary Artery Aneurysms With Coronary Sinus Fistula: Forget the Distal Bypass

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We describe the surgical approach for 2 symptomatic patients with coronary artery aneurysms with coronary sinus fistulas. One patient presented as an elective procedure secondary to concerns for aneurysmal growth and rupture; the second patient presented in cardiogenic shock from excessive shunting and right heart failure. Historically, coronary aneurysms have mandated ligation with distal bypass. Wwe report that successful treatment of this condition can be performed with ligation alone because of the significant collateral circulation present in these adult patients.

Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.atssr.2024.11.016

Authors: Savannah Gelhard, Ammar Asban, Craig H. Selzman

Institution: University of Utah

Language: English

Topic: Coronary Artery Anomalies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $975