Aorto-atrial fistula through the septum in recurrent aortic dissection

Ann Thorac Surg. 2001 Sep;72(3):921-2. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(00)02478-4.

Abstract

A case of aortic dissection (De Bakey type I) with a fistula to the right atrium through the interatrial septum, diagnosed by transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography is reported. The patient presented with cardiac failure and a continuous murmur in the right second and third intercostal spaces. The patient underwent successful operative repair.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / complications*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology*
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery
  • Aortic Dissection / complications*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery
  • Aortic Rupture / complications
  • Aortic Rupture / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Fistula / etiology*
  • Fistula / surgery
  • Heart Atria* / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Atria* / surgery
  • Heart Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Diseases / etiology
  • Heart Diseases / surgery
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology*
  • Vascular Fistula / surgery