Endovascular repair of an internal mammary artery to pulmonary artery acquired fistula.
| Τίτλος | Endovascular repair of an internal mammary artery to pulmonary artery acquired fistula. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Anastasiadis, K., Koulaksis D., Velissaris I., & Makrygiannakis K. |
| Journal | J Card Surg |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 666-8 |
| Date Published | 2010 Nov |
| ISSN | 1540-8191 |
| Λέξεις κλειδιά | Aged, Arterio-Arterial Fistula, Coronary Artery Bypass, Coronary Artery Disease, Endovascular Procedures, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Polytetrafluoroethylene, Postoperative Complications, Stents, Time Factors, Treatment Outcome |
| Abstract | We report on a rare occurrence of an acquired fistula between the left internal mammary artery and the pulmonary artery following coronary artery bypass grafting. Endovascular repair was employed using two polytetrafluoroethylene graft stents for sealing the communication sites, with good results after two years of follow-up. |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01094.x |
| Alternate Journal | J Card Surg |
| PubMed ID | 20678112 |
