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J Anal Res Clin Med. 2014;2(4): 217-220.
doi: 10.5681/jarcm.2014.036
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Aortoenteric fistula as a rare manifestation of rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm: Case report a diagnostic dilemma

Ali Ghavidel 1*

1 Assistant Professor, Liver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Centre, Imam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
*Corresponding Author: Email: ali.ghavidel3@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Secondary aortoenteric fistula (SAF) is an uncommon, but very important complication of abdominal aortic reconstruction. The complication often occurs months to years after aortic surgery. The clinical manifestation of the aortoenteric fistula is always upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Treatment of the disease is early surgical intervention. If operative treatment is not performed promptly, the mortality is high. Case Report: A case of secondary aortoduodenal fistula found 6 years after aortic reconstructive surgery, with the clinical presentation of upper gastrointestinal bleeding because of the increasing number of elective aortic aneurysm repairs in the aging population, it is likely that more patients with SAF will present to the clinical physicians in the future. Hence, a high index of suspicion is necessary for prompt diagnosis and treatment of this life-threatening event. The patient treated medically and finally expiration of the patient and review of the literature currently available in Medline. Conclusion: The aim of this case report is to emphasize early diagnosis and management of all gastrointestinal bleeding in patients who have a history of aortic reconstructive surgery.
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Submitted: 15 Jun 2014
Accepted: 14 Sep 2014
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