title: Aorta-right atrial fistula after VSD operation.
abstract: We describe a late complication after ventricular septal defect surgical repair. Proximally, the fistula spread into the right atrium, resulting in an aorta-right atrium fistula. This is a previously unreported iatrogenic complication after a cardiac operation. An aorta-to-right atrial fistula developed within 14 years after closure of an atrial and ventricular septal defect. Previous ventricular septal defect operations should be remembered as a possible cause of aorta-right atrial fistula. Surgical correction was required.
authors: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Istanbul, Turkey. drbatuhanozay@yahoo.com
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Ozay
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Okmen
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Idiz
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Okmen
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authors: Ketenci
authors: I
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authors: Yekeler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000601:surgery; D006345:Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011666:Pulmonary Valve Stenosis / Q000601:surgery; D012086:Reoperation; D012850:Sinus of Valsalva / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014463:Ultrasonography; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery