Aortobronchial fistula late after transverse arch replacement.
We report an unusual case of aortobronchial fistula late after transverse arch replacement caused by the remnant of a temporary bypass near the ascending aorta. In reconstructive surgery of the ascending aorta, antegrade perfusion is preferably performed through a side branch after completion of the distal anastomosis by some surgeons. This report suggests possible risk of a serious late complication unless the side branch is placed and tailored properly.
Ono
M
M
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Tokyo, Japan.
Takamoto
S
S
Kawauchi
M
M
Egami
J
J
Kotsuka
Y
Y
D000368:Aged; D001011:Aorta / Q000601:surgery*; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000601:surgery; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000209:etiology*