Surgical treatment for a case of coronary steal from a traumatic coronary artery-cameral fistula after blunt cardiac injury

Abstract

HighlightsTraumatic coronary artery-cameral fistula (TCAF) is rare after blunt chest trauma.Development of coronary steal and reversible ischemia can occur with TCAF.Disease can progress to cardiomyopathy and heart failure.Treatment involves early diagnosis with transcatheter or surgical interventions for ligation and revascularization.