Successful management of aortoesophageal fistula due to thoracic aortic aneurysm

Ann Thorac Surg. 1991 Nov;52(5):1168-70. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(91)91305-f.

Abstract

Aortoesophageal fistulas due to atherosclerotic thoracic aneurysms are usually fatal, with few reported survivors. We report an aortoesophageal fistula managed successfully in one stage by resection and replacement of the aortic aneurysm with a prosthetic graft and total esophageal resection. Immediate esophageal reconstruction was attained using orthotopic gastric interposition with omentopexy around the prosthetic aortic graft.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Thoracic
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology*
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery
  • Arteriosclerosis / complications*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Esophageal Fistula / etiology*
  • Esophageal Fistula / surgery
  • Esophagectomy
  • Fistula / etiology*
  • Fistula / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male