Case series of a rare complication of CABG Fistula between the internal mammary artery and pulmonary vasculature

Guler, A.; Yildiz, Mustafa; Karabay, C.; Aung, S.; Aykan, A.; Karagoz, A.; Guler, Y.; Esen, A.; Kirma, C.

doi:10.1007/s00059-013-3814-2

Case series of a rare complication of CABG Fistula between the internal mammary artery and pulmonary vasculature

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Guler A., Yildiz M., Karabay C. Y., Aung S. M., Aykan A. C., Karagoz A., ...More

HERZ, vol.39, no.1, pp.149-153, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 39 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1007/s00059-013-3814-2
Journal Name: HERZ
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.149-153
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background. There are few reports in the literature on the development of a fistulous connection between the left internal mammary artery (LIMA) and the pulmonary vasculature (PV) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This type of fistula may cause angina after CABG. Various mechanisms in the pathophysiology of this rare condition have been proposed.