Late occurrence of aortoenteric fistula. After removal of a prosthetic graft.
Aortoenteric fistula is an uncommon but devastating complication of aortic surgery. The authors present a case of aortoenteric fistula occurring several years after resection of an aortic prosthesis that had not previously been involved in fistula formation. The pathophysiology and clinical evaluation of aortoenteric graft fistula are discussed.
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D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors