Management of aortoesophageal fistula. A case report.
A case of aortoesophageal fistula, secondary to a false aneurysm of the thoracic aorta is presented. Esophagoscopy and aortography are high-yield diagnostic procedures. The Sengstaken-Blakemore tube provides a satisfactory temporizing measure. Definitive repair should include aortic replacement with a Dacron graft through clean tissue planes.
D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged