Gunshot-Induced Aorto-Left Atrial Fistula Diagnosed by Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.02.129.
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Abstract
Aorto-left atrial fistula (AAF) is rarely encountered in clinical practice, and the early diagnosis can be very challenging. This report describes a unique case of AAF caused by a gunshot injury and the pivotal role of transesophageal echocardiography for diagnosis and assessment.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Aortic Diseases
- Echocardiography, Transesophageal
- Fistula
- Heart Atria
- Heart Diseases
- Vascular Fistula
- Wounds, Gunshot