Asymptomatic Aorto-Atrial Fistula Secondary to Surgical Repair of Ascending Aortic Dissection: When to Do Nothing.

ABSTRACT: Secondary aorto-atrial fistula is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of ascending aortic dissection surgical repair. Secondary aorto-atrial fistulas commonly lead to symptomatic heart failure requiring emergent repair. We present a rare case of secondary aorto-atrial fistula after surgical repair of aortic dissection that remained asymptomatic for a decade. (Level of Difficulty: Intermediate.).

SUBMITTER: Fogelson B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9334139 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature