Title of article
Coil Embolization of Coronary-Cameral Fistula Complicating Revascularization of Chronic Total Occlusion
Author/Authors
Mertens, Amy Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA , Dalal, Pratik Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA , Ashbrook, Michael Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA , Hanson, Ivan Department of Cardiovascular Medicine - Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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5
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1
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5
Abstract
Traumatic vessel perforation is a potential complication of chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary artery
intervention (PCI). A rare consequence of this complication is a coronary-cameral fistula. The management of this condition is
not well elucidated. Herein, we present such a case of symptomatic left anterior descending to the right ventricle (LAD-RV)
fistula which was treated with coil embolization.
Keywords
Coronary-Cameral Fistula , Revascularization , Chronic Total Occlusion
Journal title
Case Reports in Cardiology
Serial Year
2018
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2611132
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