Unexpected Evolution After Multivessel Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in a Patient With Kawasaki Disease

Kawasaki disease (KD), also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an acute vasculitis that frequently affects medium-sized blood vessels. The disease is usually self-limiting and most commonly affects children under five years of age. It often affects the coronary arteries and is the leadin...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 13; no. 6
Main Authors Victor, Samjeris, McKillion, Kevin C, Puette, Jeffrey A, McKillion, Patrick, Ellison, Matthew B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto (CA) Cureus 25.06.2021
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Anesthesiology
Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery
Cardiology
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Summary:Kawasaki disease (KD), also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome, is an acute vasculitis that frequently affects medium-sized blood vessels. The disease is usually self-limiting and most commonly affects children under five years of age. It often affects the coronary arteries and is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in developed countries. We report the case of a teenage boy who had a long-standing diagnosis of Kawasaki disease, underwent coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, and had a complicated medical course following the surgery.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.15927