Transcatheter closure of coronary artery fistula

Objective: To explore the indication and the methodology of transcatheter closure of coronary artery fistula. Methods: Altogether 17 cases for intervention, included 13 using the Cook corp coil(2 detachable and another 11 un-detachable); 1 with the Pfm corp detachable coil; 3 with the AGA corp Amplatzer-Duct. The other 26 cases underwent surgery. Results: Intervention group, showed 3 failure cases because of selecting too small and un-detachable coil in early stage with final displacement. Fourteen cases were successful. Follow-up 3 years showed no residue shunt and other complications. All patients were successful with surgery. Conclusions: Transcatheter closure of the coronary artery fistula is mild invasive, short hospitalization, safe, and effective under proper indications. (authors)