[Aorto-esophageal fistula caused by foreign body].
Aortoesophageal fistula is a rare but fatal cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. AEF develop progressively from the esophageal perforation caused by foreign body. Clinically, there is a medial chest pain, followed by hematemesis and finally terminal exsanguination. Diagnosis must be achieved during the free intervals in this triad of often rapidly succeeding signs.
Cucinotta
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Cattedra di Chirurgia Generale, Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Generale, Università degli Studi di Messina.
Barbuscia
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M
Calbo
L
L
Asmundo
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A
Palmeri
R
R
Melita
G
G
Lazzara
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S
D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004937:Esophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000209:etiology*