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Closure of coronary artery fistula in childhood: treatment techniques and long-term follow-up.

Martin ChristmannRicarda HoopHitendu DaveDaniel QuandtWalter KnirschOliver Kretschmar
Published in: Clinical research in cardiology : official journal of the German Cardiac Society (2016)
CAF in paediatric cardiology patients is a very rare finding. Intervention in childhood is rarely needed; nevertheless, it is known that small fistulas may become relevant in adulthood. Transcatheter closure techniques are effective and are considered the treatment of choice, especially in isolated CAF.
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