SPONTANEOUS NEAR DISAPPEARANCE OF BILATERAL CORONARY-ARTERY PULMONARY-ARTERY FISTULAS

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作者
NAKATANI, S [1 ]
NANTO, S [1 ]
MASUYAMA, T [1 ]
TAMAI, J [1 ]
KODAMA, K [1 ]
机构
[1] OSAKA POLICE HOSP, DIV CARDIOVASC, OSAKA, JAPAN
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10.1378/chest.99.5.1288
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Although coronary artery fistula is a relatively rare anomaly, it sometimes develops with advancing age, requiring surgical removal. We report a unique case of a patient whose bilateral coronary artery-pulmonary artery fistulas nearly disappeared in the course of four years. This case is interesting in view of recognizing one of the natural courses of this entity.
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页码:1288 / 1289
页数:2
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