title: Endovascular Exclusion of Aortobronchial Fistula and Distal Anastomotic Aneurysm after Extra-Anatomic Bypass for Aortic Coarctation.
abstract: The treatment of choice for aortic coarctation in adults remains open surgical repair. Aortobronchial fistula is a rare but potentially fatal late sequela of surgical correction of isthmic aortic coarctation via the interposition of a graft. The endovascular treatment of aortobronchial fistula is still under discussion because of its high risk for infection, especially if the patient has a history of cardiovascular prosthetic implantation. Patients need close monitoring, most notably those with secondary aortobronchial fistula. We discuss the case of a 65-year-old man who presented with the combined conditions, and we briefly review the relevant medical literature.
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bozzani
authors.forename: Vittorio
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Arici
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rodolico
authors.forename: Massimo Borri
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Brunetto
authors.forename: Angelo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Argenteri
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D001027:Aortography / Q000379:methods; D001807:Blood Vessel Prosthesis; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D000072226:Computed Tomography Angiography; D020878:Device Removal; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D057510:Endovascular Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Aorta, thoracic/abnormalities/radiography/surgery; aortic aneurysm/etiology; aortic coarctation/complications/diagnosis; endovascular procedures/instrumentation; fistula, aortobronchial; postoperative complications; treatment outcome