Repair of coronary sinus rupture secondary to retrograde cardioplegia.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Coronary sinus injuries related to retrograde cardioplegia administration are uncommon, but can be a lethal complication of this technique. This report describes a major coronary sinus disruption during retrograde cardioplegia administration and details a method of repair with suggestions for possible prevention of this complication.
Medical subject headings
- Coronary Vessels
- Heart Arrest, Induced
- Heart Rupture