Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2014 Dec;47(6):545-547. 10.5090/kjtcs.2014.47.6.545.

Minimal Invasive Coronary Artery Fistula Ligation

• Mitropoulos FA
• Kanakis MA
• Chatzis A
• Contrafouris C
• Sofianidou IA
• Lioulias A

• KMID: 2382209
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2014.47.6.545

Abstract

A coronary artery fistula was surgically ligated in a 38-year-old woman via a left anterior mini-thoracotomy without the use of cardiopulmonary bypass. In selected cases, this surgical approach can provide an excellent surgical exposure for coronary artery fistula ligation. It also offers an excellent cosmetic result and shorter hospital stay.

Keyword

Coronary artery; Minimally invasive surgery; Thoracotomy; Congenital

MeSH Terms

Adult
Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Coronary Vessels*
Female
Fistula*
Humans
Length of Stay
Ligation*
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Thoracotomy