Spontaneous near disappearance of bilateral coronary artery-pulmonary artery fistulas

Chest. 1991 May;99(5):1288-9. doi: 10.1378/chest.99.5.1288.

Abstract

Although coronary artery fistula is a relatively rare anomaly, it sometimes develops with advancing age, requiring surgical removal. We report a unique case of a patient whose bilateral coronary artery-pulmonary artery fistulas nearly disappeared in the course of four years. This case is interesting in view of recognizing one of the natural courses of this entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Coronary Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Time Factors