title: Spontaneous aortocaval fistulas.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Phipps
mesh_terms: D001012:Aorta, Abdominal; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior