Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare clinical abnormality characterized by a connection between one or more coronary arteries and an adjacent cardiac chamber or vascular structure. Although CAF complications are more common in older children over time, there is still no consensus in terms of treatment indications in children with asymptomatic fistula. We describe an asymptomatic infant diagnosed with a severely dilated right coronary artery and a coronary-cameral fistula treated successfully by transcatheter device closure. The Amplatzer Vascular Plug II appears to be safe, effective and relatively easy to use for CAF closure in infants.
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