title: Duodenal fistula--a rare complication following the removal of an infected aortic graft: case report.
abstract: We present a rare case of fistulation from the duodenum into the prosthesis site of an aortic Y graft removed 8 months previously owing to infection. We have verified the topographical and anatomical location of the fistulation by fistula filling and CT and MR examination. To our knowledge such a postoperative complication has not been previously documented. In evaluating and comparing our observation we discuss their significance for topographical associations and prognosis and as an indication for surgical intervention.
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors