title: [Aortobronchial fistula developing from an infectious aneurysm of the thoracic aorta].
abstract: Aortobronchial fistula presenting as massive haemoptysis is a rapidly fatal process if not promptly diagnosed and repaired. It's an unusual complication of thoracic aneurysm. We report the case of a 61-year-old woman with rupture of a thoracic aortic infectious aneurysm secondary to an Escherichia coli infection. Aortobronchial fistula diagnosis should be considered in patients who have minor or major haemoptysis and correct diagnostic procedures should be performed early. An aggressive surgical approach is often necessary.
authors.affiliation: Département d'anesthésie-réanimation, centre hospitalier universitaire (CHU), place Victor-Pauchet, 80000, Amiens, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Elkettani
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Badaoui
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Touati
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reix
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Montravers
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017545:Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D001027:Aortography; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
vernacular_title: Fistule aortobronchique à partir d'un anévrisme infectieux de l'aorte thoracique.