Simple surgical technique to prevent direct secondary aortoenteric fistulas

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2002 Feb;43(1):99-101.

Abstract

To prevent direct secondary aortoenteric fistulas, a devastating complication of abdominal aortic surgery, we describe here a rapid, very easy to perform and no cost operating technique. A part about 4 cm long of the vascular prosthesis was cut to obtain a partial tailored ring which was passed through the prosthesis. After the anastomosis was realized, the tailored ring was hitched up to totally cover proximal anastomosis and prevent direct contact between aorto-prosthetic anastomosis and the bowel.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery*
  • Aortic Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation / methods*
  • Fistula / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Intestine, Small / surgery*