Paraprosthetic-enteric fistula. Role of Preoperative endoscopy.
A case of paraprosthetic-enteric fistula occurring after aortic aneurysectomy and Dacron graft placement is reported. Two and one-half years after aneurysectomy, the patient presented with the problems of fever of obscure origin, arthralgias, and anemia. The diagnosis of paraprosthetic-enteric fistula was made preoperatively by endoscopy. The role of endoscopy in the evaluation of postaneurysectomy complications is emphasized.
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates