Peratrial Device Closure of a Congenital Coronary Artery Fistula through a Right Parasternal Approach: Innovative Use of Available Technology
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https://doi.org/10.1532/hsf.1250Abstract
Current treatments for congenital coronary artery fistulas (CAFs) include surgical obliteration and transcatheter occlusion. However, surgical techniques involve significant trauma. Transcatheter occlusion is performed under fluoroscopy and angiography, in which radiation injury is inevitable. We present a patient, with a CAF from the left coronary artery to the right atrium, who underwent peratrial device closure of the CAF with a right parasternal approach under transesophageal echocardiography guidance. Complete occlusion was achieved by a symmetric ventricular septal occluder. We suggest that peratrial device closure of a congenital coronary artery fistula through a right parasternal approach may be a safe and effective option.References
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