Abstract
Four cases of coronary arteriovenous fistula are reported with a brief review of the literature. Differentiation of this condition from patent ductus arteriosus on the basis of the murmur characteristics and location was discussed. Retrograde aortagraphy was found to be the best diagnostic method. Early correction should be carried out to prevent complications. Both pre and post-operative antibiotic prophylaxis are advisable to prevent subacute bacterial endocarditis.
Copyright and license
Copyright © 1980 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.