| Literature DB >> 29455820 |
Takeshi Soeda1, Mai Sakashita2, Takamitsu Hamada3, Yuhei Saito4, Yasuhito Kitakado5, Nobuo Morioka6.
Abstract
We report a patient with life-threatening hematemesis caused by the rupture of a ductus aneurysm into the esophagus, which was successfully treated by coil embolism for the esophageal fistula through the aorta and subsequent thoracic endovascular aortic replacement. Second-stage therapy was performed surgically after proactive antibiotic treatment and in consideration of the patient's improved general condition. This included debridement with drainage, aortic encasement with remnant aneurysmal wall, omentopexy, and jejunostomy. The esophagus was preserved, and satisfactory healing and natural closure of the fistula were achieved. Although repeated aspirations were later required for pleural fluid, such inflammatory complications finally subsided.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29455820 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.10.016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330