Surgical treatment of coronary artery aneurysm.
- Author:
Qingyu WU
1
;
Dianyuan LI
;
Shengshou HU
;
Shiwei PAN
;
Feng LU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Coronary Aneurysm; diagnosis; mortality; surgery; Coronary Artery Bypass; adverse effects; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Male; Vascular Fistula
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2002;40(5):351-353
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo describe the diagnosis and surgical management of coronary artery aneurysm.
METHODSBetween October 1996 and May 2000, 6 patients with coronary artery aneurysm underwent surgical treatment. Of these patients, 3 had Kawasaki disease and 3 coronary artery fistula. All patients underwent coronary artery bypass grafting. Three patients had aneurysms resected and fistulous ostium closed. One patient received aortic valve replacement.
RESULTSThere were no deaths and later death, nor major complications during the hospital stay. The results of follow-up were satisfactory.
CONCLUSIONSCoronary artery aneurysm is rare and its prognosis is poor. Early diagnosis and operation are necessary. The aneurysm should be resected, the coronary artery should be bypassed, and other associated diseases should be treated properly.
