Lethal hemorrhage caused by aortoesophageal fistula secondary to stent-graft repair of the thoracic aorta

Hendrik B. Sager; Peter Wellhöner; Johanna A. Wermelt; Heribert Schunkert; Volkhard Kurowski

doi:10.1007/s00270-010-9844-8

Lethal hemorrhage caused by aortoesophageal fistula secondary to stent-graft repair of the thoracic aorta

Hendrik B. Sager, Peter Wellhöner, Johanna A. Wermelt, Heribert Schunkert, Volkhard Kurowski

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Abstract

Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but life-threatening complication after endovascular or surgical aortic repair. Here we report a patient with AEF secondary to aortic stent-placement 2 years earlier who presented with hematemesis and died from hemorrhagic shock. By means of this case and the literature, we highlight potential bleeding sources in such a scenario because this is of crucial importance for the management strategy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	S60-S63
Journal	CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume	34
Issue number	SUPPL. 2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-010-9844-8
State	Published - Feb 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aortoesophageal fistula
Endovascular aortic repair
Hemorrhagic shock

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