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A rare case of successful staged surgery for giant coronary artery aneurysm, multiple artery aneurysms, and coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistula

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Large coronary artery aneurysms (CAAs) with multiple arterial involvements are rare, and complications like coronary artery fistulae are extremely uncommon. Managing such cases presents a significant challenge. A 75-year-old female presented with a left inguinal mass and palpitations. Computed tomography revealed an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a left common iliac artery aneurysm. Coronary angiography identified a giant CAA and a coronary-to-pulmonary artery fistula. She underwent a two-stage surgical approach: first, an aortobiiliac Y-graft interposition, followed by open-heart surgery for aneurysmectomy and ligation of the pulmonary artery fistula 4 months later. Her postoperative course was uneventful, and she remained well at the 1-year follow-up. This case shows that prioritizing the aneurysm with the highest rupture risk, followed by staged treatment of CAAs, can lead to successful outcomes without major complications.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjaf154

Authors: Tadashi Kamio, Tadashi Kamio, Manabu Kamio, Takashi Kamio, Takashi Kamio

Institutions: Nippon Dental University, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Yokosuka General Hospital Uwamachi

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: $1,000