Nandate K, Krishnamoorthy V, McIntyre LK, Verrier ED, Mackensen GB. Gunshot-Induced Aorto-Left Atrial Fistula Diagnosed by Intraoperative Transesophageal Echocardiography.
Ann Thorac Surg 2016;
101:771-3. [PMID:
26777940 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.
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