Abstract
The aortoenteric fistula is one of the rare causes of gastrointestinal bleeding. A 73 year old patient presented with a secondary fistula after implantation of a synthetic graft. The diagnosis was confirmed by endoscopy. At elective laparotomy, a communication between the graft and the duodenum was discovered. Principally the combination of gastrointestinal bleeding and aortic graft is always suspicious of an aortoenteric fistula. The treatment must be surgical.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery
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Aortic Diseases / complications*
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Aortic Diseases / diagnosis
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Aortic Diseases / surgery
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Duodenal Diseases / complications*
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Duodenal Diseases / diagnosis
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Duodenal Diseases / surgery
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Fistula / complications*
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Fistula / diagnosis
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Fistula / surgery
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Humans
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Intestinal Fistula / complications*
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Intestinal Fistula / diagnosis
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Intestinal Fistula / surgery
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Male
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Postoperative Complications / diagnosis
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Postoperative Complications / surgery
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Sutures