| Literature DB >> 28265214 |
Antonio Bozzani, Vittorio Arici, Giuseppe Rodolico, Massimo Borri Brunetto, Angelo Argenteri.
Abstract
The treatment of choice for aortic coarctation in adults remains open surgical repair. Aortobronchial fistula is a rare but potentially fatal late sequela of surgical correction of isthmic aortic coarctation via the interposition of a graft. The endovascular treatment of aortobronchial fistula is still under discussion because of its high risk for infection, especially if the patient has a history of cardiovascular prosthetic implantation. Patients need close monitoring, most notably those with secondary aortobronchial fistula. We discuss the case of a 65-year-old man who presented with the combined conditions, and we briefly review the relevant medical literature.Entities:
Keywords: Aorta, thoracic/abnormalities/radiography/surgery; aortic aneurysm/etiology; aortic coarctation/complications/diagnosis; endovascular procedures/instrumentation; fistula, aortobronchial; postoperative complications; treatment outcome
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28265214 PMCID: PMC5317361 DOI: 10.14503/THIJ-15-5542
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Tex Heart Inst J ISSN: 0730-2347