Coil embolization of an AV-fistula between the left thoracic artery and vein after coronary artery bypass surgery

Authors
Braun, P Holtgen, R Stroh, E May, E Atmaca, N Krian, A Heinrich, KW
Citation
P. Braun et al., Coil embolization of an AV-fistula between the left thoracic artery and vein after coronary artery bypass surgery, Z KARDIOL, 88(10), 1999, pp. 812-814
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KARDIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
03005860 → ACNP
Volume
88
Issue
10
Year of publication
1999
Pages
812 - 814
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-5860(199910)88:10<812:CEOAAB>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
We report a case of an artificial fistula between the internal thoracic art ery and vein after coronary artery bypass surgery, anastomosing the left in ternal thoracic artery to the LAD. Because of symptomatic anterior wall isc haemia due to coronary steal a treatment was mandatory. Instead of surgical correction, this shunt was closed by coil embolization of the venous limb.