Primary aortoduodenal fistula - Overlooked because of guidelines?
Wiesmüller F, Neufert C, Croner R, Lang W, Grützmann R, Siebler J (2020)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2020
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Abstract
Primary aortoduodenal fistula is an uncommon yet mostly lethal finding. We present a case of a 63 year-old male who exhibited significant upper gastrointestinal bleeding and hemorrhagic shock. Repeated endoscopies did not detect any source of bleeding. Emergency laparotomy disclosed an aortoduodenal fistula. Despite intense medical efforts for several months the patient did not fully recover and treatment was limited to palliative care. In light of the substantial mortality associated with this condition, computed tomography imaging should be performed in case of doubt to prevent delayed diagnosis.
Authors with CRIS profile
Felix Wiesmüller
Department of Surgery
Clemens Neufert
Medizinische Fakultät
Werner Lang
Department of Vascular Surgery
Robert Grützmann
Lehrstuhl für Allgemein- und Viszeralchirurgie
Jürgen Siebler
Professur für Hepatologie
Involved external institutions
Germany (DE)How to cite
APA:
Wiesmüller, F., Neufert, C., Croner, R., Lang, W., Grützmann, R., & Siebler, J. (2020). Primary aortoduodenal fistula - Overlooked because of guidelines? Innovative Surgical Science. https://doi.org/10.1515/iss-2020-0007
MLA:
Wiesmüller, Felix, et al. "Primary aortoduodenal fistula - Overlooked because of guidelines?" Innovative Surgical Science (2020).
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