Treatment of a coronary artery aneurysm by use of a covered stent graft - A case report


Gundodu F., ARSLAN Ş., Buyukkaya E., Senocak H.

International Journal of Angiology, cilt.16, sa.1, ss.31-32, 2007 (Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 16 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2007
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-0031-1278242
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Angiology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.31-32
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Coronary angiography, Coronary artery aneurysm, Covered stent
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Coronary artery aneurysm is a rare finding at coronary angiography. Most coronary aneurysms remain asymptomatic. There is no consensus on its management; some advocate aggressive approach while others advocate conservative management. A case of coronary artery aneurysm successfully treated by implantation of a polytetrafluoroethylenecovered coronary stent is presented. © 2008 Pulsus Group Inc. All rights reserved.