Coronary artery to left atrium fistula requiring revascularisation: case report and literature review.
Only 12 cases of coronary artery to left atrium fistula have been reported, with successful correction in at least seven. We describe a unique case of repair of a left main coronary artery to left atrium fistula using revascularisation with general discussion of the embryology, pathophysiology, complications, and diagnosis of these fistulae, indications for operation, and guidelines for surgical management.
D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000601:surgery*; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009204:Myocardial Revascularization