Abstract
We report three cases of aortoesophageal fistula (AEF), in which the patients remained free from catastrophic bleeding after endovascular stent-grafting. The three patients, who were not candidates for surgical repair because of their poor general condition and prognosis, underwent endovascular stent-grafting following the administration of antibiotics and were successfully managed; hemostasis was maintained for several months until their death. Although we did not find any conclusive evidence to support this strategy, our experiences suggest that endovascular stent-grafting of AEF is useful for maintaining hemodynamic stability.
MeSH terms
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Aged, 80 and over
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
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Aorta, Thoracic / physiopathology
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Aorta, Thoracic / surgery*
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Aortic Diseases / diagnosis
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Aortic Diseases / etiology
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Aortic Diseases / physiopathology
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Aortic Diseases / surgery*
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Aortography / methods
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Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
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Endovascular Procedures*
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Esophageal Fistula / diagnosis
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Esophageal Fistula / etiology
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Esophageal Fistula / physiopathology
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Esophageal Fistula / surgery*
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Fatal Outcome
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Gastroscopy
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Hemodynamics
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Time Factors
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Outcome
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Vascular Fistula / diagnosis
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Vascular Fistula / etiology
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Vascular Fistula / physiopathology
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Vascular Fistula / surgery*