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ArticleJACC. Case reports2025

Rare Case of a Complex Coronary Triad Repaired via Axillary Thoracotomy in an Infant.

Tue Minh Vo, Dung Duc Nguyen, Hung Xuan Nguyen, Phuoc Dang Nguyen, Duy Tran Duy Dinh, Chau Dang, Tam Tran, Vinh Duc An Bui

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Tue Minh VoDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue Central Hospital, Hue, Vietnam.
Dung Duc NguyenDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue Central Hospital, Hue, Vietnam.
Hung Xuan NguyenDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue Central Hospital, Hue, Vietnam.
Phuoc Dang NguyenDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue Central Hospital, Hue, Vietnam.
Duy Tran Duy DinhDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue Central Hospital, Hue, Vietnam.
Chau DangSan Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, California, USA.
Tam TranJohn T. Milliken Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
Vinh Duc An BuiDepartment of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue Central Hospital, Hue, Vietnam. Electronic address: buiducanvinh@gmail.com.

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Abstract

backgroundCoronary artery aneurysm (CAA) involving both the right coronary artery (RCA) and sinus node artery (SNA), with coronary artery fistulas draining into right atrium, is exceedingly rare, previously reported only in adults. CASE SUMMARY: A 4-month-old female infant had abnormal right atrial flow on echocardiography. Computed tomography revealed giant RCA and SNA aneurysms, with dual fistulas into the right atrium. Surgical repair via right axillary thoracotomy included SNA occlusion testing, confirming sinus node function, and allowing ligation. Postoperative sinus node dysfunction resolved spontaneously, and the patient was discharged on day 6. One month later, she remained in sinus rhythm, with no residual fistula and favorable RCA aneurysm regression. DISCUSSION: This triad is exceptionally rare in infants. Early surgery was indicated owing to aneurysm size and risk of shunt-related complications. Right axillary thoracotomy proved safe and effective. TAKE-HOME MESSAGES: Coronary artery fistula with giant aneurysms justifies early surgery. Axillary thoracotomy safely addresses complex right coronary anomalies in infants.

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axillary thoracotomycoronary artery aneurysmcoronary artery fistulaintraoperative occlusion testingright coronary artery aneurysmsinus node artery aneurysm

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