Coronary artery bypass grafting in adult coronary artery disease due to suspected Kawasaki disease in childhood

Authors
Dohmen, G Dahm, M Elsner, M Kasper, W Oelert, H
Citation
G. Dohmen et al., Coronary artery bypass grafting in adult coronary artery disease due to suspected Kawasaki disease in childhood, ANN THORAC, 70(5), 2000, pp. 1704-1706
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
ISSN journal
00034975 → ACNP
Volume
70
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1704 - 1706
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-4975(200011)70:5<1704:CABGIA>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Development of coronary artery aneurysms is one typical complication of Kaw asaki disease and can cause coronary artery disease even in early childhood . Information about course and outcome in adults is rare. Here, we present a 49-year-old man with serious three-vessel coronary artery disease and gia nt coronary artery aneurysms following suspected Kawasaki disease. (Ann Tho rac Surg 2000;70:1704-6) (C) 2000 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.