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We report two cases of coronary-to-bronchial artery communication responsible for coronary steal. In both cases the anastomosis originated from the proximal circumflex artery and developed because of bronchiectasis. In both cases closure of the anastomosis was achieved successfully by embolization. To date, the patients remained free from symptoms.
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Jarry, G., Bruaire, JP., Commeau, P. et al. Coronary-to-bronchial artery communication: Report of two patients successfully treated by embolization. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 22, 251–254 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002709900377
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