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Published in: Cardiology and Therapy 1-2/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Case Report

Aorta-to-Left Atrial Fistula Caused by Air Gun Pellet Cardiac Injury

Authors: Mustafa K. Avsar, Serafettin Demir, İbrahim Özgür Önsel, Huseyin H. Poyrazoglu

Published in: Cardiology and Therapy | Issue 1-2/2014

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Abstract

Abnormal communication between the ascending aorta and the cardiac chambers is rare, diverse in origin, and can be congenital or acquired. We report a case of a 10-year-old boy with acquired aorta-to-left atrial fistula associated with an air gun pellet injury and his successful treatment.
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Title
Aorta-to-Left Atrial Fistula Caused by Air Gun Pellet Cardiac Injury
Authors
Mustafa K. Avsar
Serafettin Demir
İbrahim Özgür Önsel
Huseyin H. Poyrazoglu
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Cardiology and Therapy / Issue 1-2/2014
Print ISSN: 2193-8261
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6544
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40119-014-0026-7

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