Spontaneous aortocaval fistulas.
An aortocaval fistula is an uncommon complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm and occurs in approximately 1-3% of cases. Successful surgical intervention is dependent upon a preoperative diagnosis and subsequent modification of surgical technique. As abdominal aortic aneurysms increase in frequency so will the need to recognize this complication and treat it successfully.
Phipps
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Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior