Aortopulmonary fistula: an uncommon complication in dystrophic aortic aneurysm

Ann Thorac Surg. 1995 Jun;59(6):1563-4. doi: 10.1016/0003-4975(95)00032-g.

Abstract

Wall dissection is a typical complication in the evolution of Marfan aortic aneurysm and usually is associated with valve regurgitation. Formation of a fistula with adjacent structures is very uncommon. We report the case of a 32-year-old man who presented with the typical features of Marfan's syndrome, with chronic aneurysm of the ascending aorta and acute aortopulmonary fistula. Diagnosis was made preoperatively by aortography; operation was performed successfully. A review of the literature only shows a few cases of aortopulmonary fistula in atherosclerotic, syphilitic, or postendocarditis disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Adult
  • Aorta*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications*
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / etiology*
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / surgery
  • Chronic Disease
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marfan Syndrome / complications*
  • Pulmonary Artery*