title: Spontaneous aortocaval fistula--preoperative diagnosis and management.
abstract: Spontaneous aortocaval fistula is an uncommon complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This report details two cases of this condition presenting with symptoms attributable to arteriovenous shunting. Pain was not a prominent feature so that attention was not initially drawn to the abdomen. Diagnosis and management of the condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Chase Farm Hospital, Enfield, Middlesex, UK.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Duffy
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Gardham
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000150:complications*; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior