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Acquired coronary fistula after left ventricular de-airing by apical needle aspiration

par Unger, Philippe ;Moreels, Mickael;Stoupel, Eric ;De Cannière, Didier
Référence European Journal of Echocardiography, 9, 3, page (410-411)
Publication Publié, 2008-05

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Acquired coronary fistula is uncommon, but has been reported to occur after several surgical procedures, acute myocardial infarction, endomyocardial biopsy, coronary angioplasty, and thoracic trauma. We describe the occurrence of a left coronary to left ventricular cavity fistula following resection of a left atrial myxoma, with spontaneous closure in the following weeks. The fistula was likely caused by a needle inserted into the left ventricular apex, a procedure routinely used to ensure left ventricular de-airing. © The Author 2007.