A comparative study on coronary arterial fistula's treatment between surgical and interventional procedure

Objective To discuss the effect of surgical procedure and interventional procedure on coronary arterial fistula.Methods The clinical data of 25 cases of coronary arterial fistula were retrospectively analyzed.Seven cases received surgical procedures,18 cases received interventional procedures.Results Of the 7 cases with surgical procedures,coronary arterial fistula shunt disappeared in 6 cases after review of echocardiography,coronary arterial aneurysms was found in 1 case who had limited residual flow.Of the 18 cases with interventional procedures,12 cases were completely cured,2 cases had limited residual flow,4 cases did not succeeded.Conclusions Surgical procedures and interventional procedures on coronary arterial fistula are safe and efficient.The choice of method should be based on the specific situation. Key words: Surgical proce dures,operative; Interventional therapy; Coronary arterial fistula