Extended unroofing procedure for creation of a new ostium for anomalous left coronary artery

Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Nov;72(5):1768-9. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02991-5.

Abstract

A modified procedure to create an alternative ostium for the left coronary artery was successfully carried out in a patient having anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the right coronary sinus of the aorta. The proximal portion of the artery had an intramural course. The newly constructed orifice was widely patent and functioning well 44 months later, without episodes of myocardial ischemia or aortic regurgitation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods