Primary Aorto-Duodenal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiotherapy: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Primary Aorto-Duodenal Fistula as a Late Complication of Radiotherapy: Report of a Case and Review of the Literature

Primary aorto-duodenal fistula (PADF) is a rare condition that may result in rapid exsanguination if untreated. PADF due to radiotherapy appears to be extremely rare with only a few cases reported in the medical literature. We report the case of a 61-year-old man who presented with massive gastroint...

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Main Authors: Francesco Puccio, Gianpiero Pandolfo, Stefano Chiodini, Fabrizia Benzi, Massimiliano Solazzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2008-11-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Primary aorto-duodenal fistula
Radiotherapy complication
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/164621

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