Aorta-to-Left Atrial Fistula Caused by Air Gun Pellet Cardiac Injury.

ABSTRACT: Abnormal communication between the ascending aorta and the cardiac chambers is rare, diverse in origin, and can be congenital or acquired. We report a case of a 10-year-old boy with acquired aorta-to-left atrial fistula associated with an air gun pellet injury and his successful treatment.

SUBMITTER: Avsar MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4265231 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature