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Diverse Presentation of Secondary Aortoenteric Fistulae
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Secondary aortoenteric fistula, due to mechanical erosion or infection of a prosthetic graft, is a very rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding and an uncommon complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
A retrospective chart review conducted at our institution revealed 5 cases of secondary AEF occurring between 2006 and 2010.
Presentations were diverse, including hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, and unexplained sepsis.
Delay in diagnosis was common.
In reporting these cases, we seek to highlight the diverse clinical spectrum and potentially misleading features of this condition.
Clinicians must retain a high index of suspicion to avoid potentially catastrophic outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Simon, Tracey& Feller, Edward. 2011. Diverse Presentation of Secondary Aortoenteric Fistulae. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Simon, Tracey& Feller, Edward. Diverse Presentation of Secondary Aortoenteric Fistulae. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Simon, Tracey& Feller, Edward. Diverse Presentation of Secondary Aortoenteric Fistulae. Case Reports in Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469608
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469608