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Left Internal Mammary Artery-pulmonary Artery Fistula after CABG: Successful Closure Using a Modified Balloon Technique

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fistulas between arteries and veins may be either congenital or acquired, and their management typically depends on the presenting symptoms.While initial treatments were surgical, advancements in both technology and clinical expertise have facilitated the adoption of less invasive percutaneous catheter-based approaches.In this report, we detailed a technique we employed to close a fistula that developed between the left internal mammary artery and the pulmonary artery following bypass surgery.The method involved cutting a coronary balloon under sterile conditions, which led to thrombosis as a result of retrograde blood filling.

Source: Interventional Cardiology Perspectives

DOI: 10.4274/intercardiopers.2025.2025-6-3

Authors: Ömer Işık, Harun Recep Narçiçeği, Rumeysa Bahadır, Aykut Suat Yıldız, Mustafa Necati Dağlı

Institution: Fırat University

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac and Coronary Surgery Techniques

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413292448