Primary Aortoesophageal Fistula: Is a High Level of Suspicion Enough?

Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is a rare condition with a high mortality rate. AEFs are classified according to their primary and secondary causes, the former being less frequent. Primary AEFs occur in a native aorta and their causes include aneurysms, foreign bodies, tumours, radiotherapy and infection...

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Main Authors: Ana Sara Monteiro, Rute Martins, Catarina Martins da Cunha, Jorge Moleiro, Henrique Patrício
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-05-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1666