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Coronary unroofing does not fits all anomalous aortic origin of coronary arteries

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Anomalous aortic origin of coronary artery (AAOCA) is the second leading cause of sudden cardiac death in children and young adults. Intramural‐interarterial course is the most frequent anatomic variation and… Click to show full abstract

Anomalous aortic origin of coronary artery (AAOCA) is the second leading cause of sudden cardiac death in children and young adults. Intramural‐interarterial course is the most frequent anatomic variation and coronary unroofing is widest adopted for surgical management. Symptoms recurrence is described regardless of the technique used. This study aims to describe how an anatomic patient‐centered approach aimed to restore a normal coronary artery take‐off is associated with symptoms resolution.

Keywords: origin coronary; coronary unroofing; anomalous aortic; unroofing fits; aortic origin

Journal Title: Journal of Cardiac Surgery
Year Published: 2022

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