Asymptomatic Aorto-Atrial Fistula Secondary to Surgical Repair of Ascending Aortic Dissection: When to Do Nothing

Autor: Benjamin, Fogelson, William, Black, Rachel P, Goodwin, Raymond, Dieter, Raj, Baljepally
Rok vydání: 2021
Zdroj: JACC. Case reports. 4(14)
ISSN: 2666-0849
Popis: Secondary aorto-atrial fistula is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of ascending aortic dissection surgical repair. Secondary aorto-atrial fistulas commonly lead to symptomatic heart failure requiring emergent repair. We present a rare case of secondary aorto-atrial fistula after surgical repair of aortic dissection that remained asymptomatic for a decade. (
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