Coronary artery fistula: an absolute surgical indication

Wellens, F.; Deuvaert, F.; Leclerc, J.L.; Primo, G.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica 84(6): 339-344

1984


ISSN/ISBN: 0001-5458
PMID: 6524229
Document Number: 228125
Two operated cases and an anatomical, clinical and therapeutic review of primary coronary artery fistula (CAF) are presented. The authors focus attention on the deleterious evolution of untreated CAF and on the higher morbidity and mortality of surgical treatment of CAF in the elderly. They recommend surgery for CAF even asymptomatic.

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