Fatal Hemoptysis After Closure of Gastrobronchial Fistula Using an Amplatzer Vascular Device

Ann Thorac Surg. 2018 Feb;105(2):e71-e73. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.09.015.

Abstract

The Amplatzer family of vascular devices has been used off-label for the treatment of complex gastrointestinal and airway fistulas. We report a case in which closure of a benign gastrobronchial fistula with the use of an Amplatzer device resulted in massive hemoptysis and death.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Bronchoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Gastric Fistula / diagnosis
  • Gastric Fistula / surgery*
  • Gastroscopy / adverse effects*
  • Hemoptysis / diagnosis
  • Hemoptysis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Postoperative Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Septal Occluder Device / adverse effects*