Detection of aortoenteric fistula with helical CT.
We describe a case of a patient with symptoms suggestive of secondary aortoenteric fistula (AEF). Extravasation of contrast medium from the aorta into the lumen of the small bowel was definitive evidence of AEF. The role of abdominal CT performed without oral contrast is discussed.
Puvaneswary
M
M
Department of Medical Imaging, John Hunter Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. m.puvaneswary@hunter.nsw.gov.au
Cuganesan
R
R
D000368:Aged; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000601:surgery; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D003287:Contrast Media; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D036542:Tomography, Spiral Computed; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology
D003287:Contrast Media