Case Report： Aortoduodenal fistula following aortic reconstruction of a pseudoaneurysm caused by stab wound 12 years ago

Gastrointestinal bleeding due to aortoenteric fistula is extremely rare. Aortoenteric fistula is difficult to be diagnosed timely and entails a significant morbidity and mortality. Herein, we present an uncommon case of gastrointestinal bleeding caused by aortoduodenal fistula, which was a complicat...

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Published inJournal of Zhejiang University. B. Science Vol. 10; no. 5; pp. 400 - 403
Main Author Jian-cang ZHOU＊ Qiu-ping XU Lai-gen SHEN Kong-han PAN Yi-ping MOU
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 2009
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主动脉
十二指肠
早期诊断
死亡率
消化道出血
病例报告
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Summary:Gastrointestinal bleeding due to aortoenteric fistula is extremely rare. Aortoenteric fistula is difficult to be diagnosed timely and entails a significant morbidity and mortality. Herein, we present an uncommon case of gastrointestinal bleeding caused by aortoduodenal fistula, which was a complication of a successful aortic reconstruction 4 months ago for an aortic pseudo- aneurysm resulted from a stab wound 12 years ago. An urgent laparotomy confirmed an aortoduodenal fistula and repaired the defects in aorta and duodenum, but a prolonged shock led to the patient＇s death. In summary, early diagnosis and surgical intervention for aortoenteric fistula are vital for survival.
Bibliography:Aortoduodenal fistula, Aortic pseudoaneurysm, Aortic reconstruction, Stab wound
33-1356/Q
S858.292
TS201.22
ISSN:1673-1581
1862-1783