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Arteriovenous fistula between descending aorta and left inferior pulmonary vein: Closure with vascular plugs [Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars]
Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016; 44(2): 151-153 | DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2015.28235

Arteriovenous fistula between descending aorta and left inferior pulmonary vein: Closure with vascular plugs

Mustafa Kösecik1, Nurullah Doğan2, Bahri Elmas3
1Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya, Turkey
2Department of Radiology, Bahar Private Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
3Department of Pediatrics, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya, Turkey

Echocardiography revealed systemic artery to pulmonary venous fistula, a rare vascular anomaly, in a 20-month-old girl, and multislice computed tomography angiography (CTA) was performed to rule out congenital heart disease. Normal bronchial connection and pulmonary vasculature were observed in the lung. The fistula drained through the left inferior pulmonary vein to the left atrium leading to a left-to-left shunt. Percutaneous intervention was performed in 2 stages using Amplatzer vascular plugs to close successfully.

Keywords: Arteriovenous fistula, vascular plugs







How to cite this article
Mustafa Kösecik, Nurullah Doğan, Bahri Elmas. Arteriovenous fistula between descending aorta and left inferior pulmonary vein: Closure with vascular plugs. Turk Kardiyol Dern Ars. 2016; 44(2): 151-153

Corresponding Author: Mustafa Kösecik, Türkiye
Manuscript Language: English


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