Primary aortoduodenal fistula: successful diagnosis and treatment

South Med J. 1989 Mar;82(3):393-4. doi: 10.1097/00007611-198903000-00030.

Abstract

We have presented a case of aortoenteric fistula, which was successfully repaired. This diagnosis must be considered in gastrointestinal bleeding of uncertain cause, even if the typical risk factors are absent. If the correct diagnosis can be made promptly, surgical repair of the fistula is possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / surgery
  • Aortography
  • Duodenal Diseases / complications
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Duodenal Diseases / surgery
  • Fistula / complications
  • Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Fistula / surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / complications
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged