Coronary-pulmonary steal syndrome

Ann Thorac Surg. 1996 Jul;62(1):264-5. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(96)00151-8.

Abstract

The development of an internal thoracic artery-pulmonary artery fistula after operation is a rare entity of no clear etiology. We report a patient who underwent coronary bypass reoperation, presented 3 years later with angina on exertion, and upon investigation was found to have an internal thoracic artery-pulmonary artery fistula. This patient was managed conservatively.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angina Pectoris / etiology
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / etiology*
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Artery*
  • Thoracic Arteries* / transplantation