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An unusual anomalous course of a coronary artery from the pulmonary trunk, coexisting with congenital mitral stenosis and aortic coarctation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 August 2008

Siew Yen Ho*
Affiliation:
Pediatrics, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, Dovehouse Street, London
Michael A. Gatzoulis
Affiliation:
Pediatrics, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, Dovehouse Street, London
Mary Sheppard
Affiliation:
Department of Histopathology, Royal Brompton Hospital, Sydney Street, London
*
Dr S Y Ho, Pediatrics, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College School of Medicine, Dovehouse Street, London SW3 6LY. Tel: 0171 351 8752; Fax: 0171 351 8230

Abstract

Anomalous origin of a coronary artery is occasionally associated with other congenital heart malformations. Presence of the anomalous artery can then complicate surgical repair. We report an unusually complex arrangement in a patient who died 16 hours following complete surgical repair despite appropriate management.

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Brief Reports
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1998

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