[Coil embolization of an AV-fistula between the left thoracic artery and vein after coronary artery bypass surgery].
We report a case of an artificial fistula between the internal thoracic artery and vein after coronary artery bypass surgery, anastomosing the left internal thoracic artery to the LAD. Because of symptomatic anterior wall ischaemia due to coronary steal a treatment was mandatory. Instead of surgical correction, this shunt was closed by coil embolization of the venous limb.
Braun
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Klinik für Kardiologie und Angiologie, Herzzentrum Duisburg KWK, Gerrickstr. 21, D-47137 Duisburg.
Höltgen
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Stroh
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May
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Atmaca
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Krian
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Heinrich
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KW
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D017023:Coronary Angiography; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D013895:Thoracic Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging