Ostial stenosis of reimplanted left main coronary artery and supravalvular pulmonary stenosis: a case report of two complications of surgery for anomalous left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery
Abstract:Background
Anomalous origin of the coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA) is a rare congenital disease. Surgical re-implantation of the left main coronary artery (LMCA) to the aorta is a definitive treatment with a good prognosis.
Case Summary
A 9-years old boy was admitted with a complaint of exertional chest pain and dyspnea. At 13 months of age, he was diagnosed to have ALCAPA as a workup of severe left ventric… Show more
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