Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2003 Jan;36(1):26-29.

Treatment of Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Aortogastric Fistula: A Case Report

• Yang KW
• Chang WC
• Oh BS

Abstract

Aorto-gastric fistulas are relatively rare. Fistula formation between the aorta and the gartrointestinal tract is a serious condition that results in severe hemorrhage with a very high mortality rate. We present an unusual case of successful surgical treatment in Chonnam national university hospital ; of a patient with a aortogastric fistula into thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.

Keyword

Aortic aneurysm, thoracoabdominal; Aortic fistula; Fistula

MeSH Terms

Aorta
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic*
Fistula*
Hemorrhage
Humans
Jeollanam-do
Mortality