Acquired aorto-pulmonary fistula--case report.
Two reports of the rare condition, acquired aorto-pulmonary fistula, are presented, one the result of acute aortic dissection, the other, giant cell aortitis. The presentation, diagnosis, and management are discussed and the literature reviewed.
D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000150:complications; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000150:complications; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001021:Aortic Valve; D001025:Aortitis / Q000150:complications; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000601:surgery*
D011093:Polyethylene Terephthalates