Primary aortoduodenal fistula: successful diagnosis and treatment.
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.
Pritchett
D B
DB
Department of Medicine, University of Tennessee, Memphis 38163.
Dragutsky
M S
MS
D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001027:Aortography; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged