title: [Aortocaval fistula. Diagnosis using spiral x-ray computed tomography with 2D and 3D reconstructions].
abstract: We report a case of arteriovenous fistula due to spontaneous rupture of an aortic aneurysm into the inferior vena cava. This is a rare complication of atheromatous aneurysm, often difficult to diagnose as the clinical presentation may be obscure. Although aortography is the reference diagnostic investigation, spiral CT acquisition with 3D and 2D reformation allowed visualization of the arteriovenous communication and provided an accurate diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Service de Radiologie 2.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Guth
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Clouet
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Zöllner
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rimmelin
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Dietemann
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Chakfé
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000150:complications*; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000150:complications*; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior
vernacular_title: Fistule aorto-cave. Diagnostic par scanographie spiralée avec reconstructions 2D et 3D.