Secondary aortoenteric fistula possibly associated with continuous physical stimulation: a case report and review of the literature

Secondary aortoenteric fistula possibly associated with continuous physical stimulation: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Secondary aortoenteric fistula is a rare but fatal complication after reconstructive surgery for an aortic aneurysm characterized by abdominal pain, fever, hematochezia, and hematemesis, and the mortality rate is high. It has been suggested that it arises due to either continuous...

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Main Authors: Hiroaki Saito, Yoshitaka Nishikawa, Jun-ichi Akahira, Hajime Yamaoka, Toru Okuzono, Toyoaki Sawano, Masaharu Tsubokura, Kazuhiro Yamaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Aortoenteric fistula
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Intestinal bleeding
Herald bleeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2003-1

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