J Korean Soc Radiol.  2013 Apr;68(4):285-288. 10.3348/jksr.2013.68.4.285.

Left Circumflex Coronary Artery Fistula Connected to the Right Bronchial Artery Associated with Bronchiectasis: Multidetector CT and Coronary Angiography Findings

• Nam KJ
• Choo KS

• KMID: 1425143
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2013.68.4.285

Abstract

Coronary to bronchial artery fistula is a rare vascular anomaly secondary to enlargement of pre-existing vascular anastomosis between the coronary and bronchial arteries. This occurs when there is a constant disturbance of the pressure equilibrium involving either coronary or broncho-pulmonary disorder. Localized bronchiectasis is the most common related condition in patients with a coronary to bronchial artery fistula. Herein, we report on a case of a large left circumflex coronary artery to right bronchial artery fistula associated with bronchiectasis.

MeSH Terms

Bronchial Arteries
Bronchiectasis
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Vessels
Fistula
Humans

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