Author/Authors :
Zoghi, Mehdi Ege University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Çınar, Celal Ege University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Kurşun, Mustafa Ege University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Nalbantgil, Sanem Ege University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Cardiology, Turkey
Abstract :
Coronary arteriovenous fistula (CAVF) is defined as direct connections between the coronary artery and one of cardiac cavities. It is generally derived from right coronary artery (RCA). Fistulas may be congenital or acquire.Coronary-pulmonary arterial fistulas (CPAF) constitute 15%-20% of all fistulas.