Abstract
Coronary artery fistulas are rare congenital malformations. Two cases presenting with bacterial endocarditis are described. Both were treated successfully by grafting of the coronary artery and ligation of the fistula.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Coronary Vessel Anomalies / complications*
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Coronary Vessel Anomalies / surgery*
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Coronary Vessels / surgery
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Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
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Female
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Fistula / complications*
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Fistula / surgery*
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Humans
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Ligation
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Male
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Streptococcal Infections / etiology