Secondary aortoduodenal fistula with the presentation of gastrointestinal bleeding: a case report

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2019 Jul;111(7):575. doi: 10.17235/reed.2019.6106/2018.

Abstract

Secondary Aorto-enteric fistula (SAEF) is a communication between the aorta and the intestines which occurs in a setting prior aortic surgery such as abdominal aortic aneurism (AAA) repairing. Gastrointestinal bleeding and abdominal pain have been described in the majority of cases. SAEF is a rare and life-threatening complication so a high degree of clinical suspicion is necessary for diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Diseases / complications*
  • Duodenal Diseases / complications*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / complications*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vascular Fistula / complications*