Anomalous origin of the right coronary artery from the left coronary sinus: case report and review of surgical treatments

Cardiovasc Surg. 2000 Jun;8(4):284-6. doi: 10.1016/s0967-2109(00)00025-9.

Abstract

An anomalous right coronary artery arising from the left sinus of Valsalva is a rare but potentially lethal abnormality. We present a case report and literature review of this anomaly as well as its surgical management in the face of unobstructed distal coronary arteries. Furthermore we report the use of intraoperative transesophageal stress echocardiography to evaluate adequacy of graft flow.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sinus of Valsalva / abnormalities*