Multiple Giant Coronary Aneurysms – Exclusion by Vein Graft Interposition

Abstract

Coronary artery aneurysms (CAA) in adults are rare. However, the natural history of CAA is unknown since in adults it is predominantly atherosclerotic in origin. The clinical presentation, prognosis and management of giant CAA are not well defined due to limited experience and the low incidence of CAA. We present a case of successful exclusion of multiple giant CAA with an interposed reversed saphenous vein graft.

Abbreviations

Aneurysm - coronary artery bypass grafts surgery, CABG - artery/arteries (includes all peripheral arteries)

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1 Both authors contributed equally to this work.