| Literature DB >> 16625413 |
Chris Klonaris1, George Vourliotakis, Athanasios Katsargyris, Sotirios Tsiodras, Elias Bastounis.
Abstract
Primary aortoenteric fistula (PAEF) is a communication between the aorta and the enteric tract without any previous vascular intervention, e.g., aortic grafting. Although rare, PAEF is a potentially lethal condition that requires a high index of suspicion and prompt surgical intervention. Most of the reported cases involve an abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, in this report, we describe a rare case of a primary aortoduodenal fistula in a nonaneurysmal aorta in association with a psoas abscess, which was treated successfully. At 2-year follow-up, the patient is alive without episodes of bleeding or fever.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16625413 DOI: 10.1007/s10016-006-9039-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Vasc Surg ISSN: 0890-5096 Impact factor: 1.466