title: Aorto-esophageal fistula: the multi-disciplinary team approach to management.
abstract: Aorto-esophageal fistula is often a terminal event in many patients. The commonest causes are thoracic aortic aneurysm and esophageal malignancy. To achieve a good outcome in this condition, a MDT approach is required that combines the expertize of vascular surgeons, radiologists, and emergency physicians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery St. Mary's Hospital Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Praed Street London W2 1NY UK.
authors.forename: Justin C R
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Wormald
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery St. Mary's Hospital Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Praed Street London W2 1NY UK.
authors.forename: Shiva
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dindyal
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology St. Mary's Hospital Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Praed Street London W2 1NY UK.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Thomas
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery St. Mary's Hospital Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Praed Street London W2 1NY UK.
authors.forename: Christopher John
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Peters
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery St. Mary's Hospital Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Praed Street London W2 1NY UK.
authors.forename: Kaji
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sritharan
keywords: Aortic disease; MDT; aorto‐esophageal fistula; endovascular; vascular surgery