Aortocaval fistula as a complication of leaking aortic aneurysm.
The successful management of 2 patients is reported, each involving the closure of a fistula into the inferior vena cava as a sequel to the rupture of an atherosclerotic aortic aneurysm. It is an uncommon complication which should be suspected in the presence of an aortic aneurysm with a loud machinery bruit. Associated peripheral cyanosis and venous pulsation in the accessible proximal veins of the lower extremity and priapism afford strong supporting evidence.
D000368:Aged; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000601:surgery*