Archive:: International Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2019

Case Report: A Rare Case of Coronary-Bronchial Fistula Associated with a Large Lung Bullae and Bronchiectasis Presenting as Dyspnea

Farid Maalouf, Nadine Kawkabani, Simon Bejjani, Omar Boustros, Nabil Khoury, Abbas Chamsuddin, Rola Darwish, Pierrette Habib, Bassam Abou Khalil, Paul Charbel

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2019

Pages: 56-59

Received: 29 May 2019

Accepted: 29 June 2019

Published: 11 July 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20190503.11

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Abstract: Coronary artery fistulas (CAF) are rare but hemodynamically significant anomalies. Although asymptomatic, they can be associated with several cardiorespiratory conditions. Coronary to bronchial fistulas (CBF) account for 0.5% to 0.61% of coronary artery fistulas, with fistulas arising from the right coronary artery being exceedingly rare. These fis... Show More

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Atrial Septal Defect with Rheumatic Mitral Regurgitation: A Rare Association in a Nigerian Child

Olugbenga Olalekan Ojo, Uvie Ufuoma Onakpoya, John Akintunde Okeniyi, Anthony Taiwo Adenekan, Muyiwa Afolabi Owojuyigbe, Oluwakemi Tolu Adegoke

Issue: Volume 5, Issue 3, May 2019

Pages: 60-63

Received: 12 August 2019

Accepted: 3 September 2019

Published: 18 September 2019

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijcts.20190503.12

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Abstract: Atrial septal defect (ASD) coexisting with mitral valve regurgitation has been described in literature with various aetiologies and pathophysiologic mechanisms. Mitral valve lesions coexisting with an ASD could either be congenital or acquired. The most prominent congenital mitral valve pathology is a cleft in the anterior leaflet of the mitral val... Show More

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