Repair of coronary sinus rupture secondary to retrograde cardioplegia.
Coronary sinus injuries related to retrograde cardioplegia administration are uncommon, but can be a lethal complication of this technique. This report describes a major coronary sinus disruption during retrograde cardioplegia administration and details a method of repair with suggestions for possible prevention of this complication.
Fleisher
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AG
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595.
Sarabu
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MR
Reed
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GE
D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D006324:Heart Arrest, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006341:Heart Rupture / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans