Primary aorto-esophageal fistula due to Takayasu's aortitis.
BACKGROUND: Aneurysmal dilatation in Takayasu's arteritis is a recognized complication; however, fistula formation, especially to the esophagus, is very rare. METHODS: A 22-year-old male presented with severe hematemesis. Investigation by means of esophagogastroscopy and CT scan revealed a sacc...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2003
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