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[MEP-41] Management of Diaphgramatic Dehiscence and Wound Infection After Open Repair of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Herein, we presented a case of thoracoabdominal aneurysm that was surgically treated and was complicated with diaphragmatic dehiscence and wound infection. Management and treatment methods of this challenging complication were discussed. A 59-year-old male patient with a history of renal operation underwent an open surgical treatment for thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm. After extubation, the chest radiograph revealed left pneumothorax, and diaphragmatic dehiscence was detected on computed...
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Left Main Coronary Artery Fistula Presenting as Heart Failure: A Case Report

BACKGROUND Coronary artery fistulas are rare and typically congenital but can result from various acquired conditions. They involve abnormal connections between a coronary artery and a cardiac chamber or vessel, often creating a left-to-right shunt. Most coronary artery fistulas are asymptomatic and found incidentally, though larger fistulas can cause symptoms like ischemia or heart failure, requiring intervention. Management depends on the fistula size and clinical findings. Many small fistulas...
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