title: Abdominal aortic aneurysm with aorto-vena caval fistula and retroperitoneal rupture. Report of a case.
abstract: One successfully treated case of ruptured aortic aneurysm with aorto-caval fistula is reported. At admission a large pulsating mass was present in the abdomen, and a prominent continuous bruit was heard by stethoscopy. Surgery revealed an aortic aneurysm with a retroperitoneal rupture and a large aorto-caval communication as well. The fistula was closed with continuous sutures, and after excision of the aneurysm the arterial continuity was re-established using a "Millinit" dacron graft. The postoperative course was uneventful.
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D012187:Retroperitoneal Space; D013537:Sutures; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior
chemical_list: D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates