Emergency CTA Diagnosis and Successful Endovascular Management of Aorto-duodenal Fistula

Aorto-enteric fistula is defined as a communication between the aorta and the gastrointestinal tract. It is a rare but life-threatening condition associated with almost 100% mortality without prompt surgical intervention. The most common type of aorto-enteric fistula is the aorto-duodenal fistula. U...

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Published in:Journal of Endovascular Resuscitation and Trauma Management 2023-11, Vol.7 (2), p.62–66-62–66
Main Authors: Lassandro, Giulia, Mazzotta, Giorgio, Picchi, Stefano Giusto, Sarti, Giuseppe, Spinetti, Fabio, Corvino, Antonio, Santini, Giampaolo, Tamburro, Fabio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aorto-Enteric Fistula
Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA)
Emergency Setting
Endovascular Approach
Life-Saving Treatment
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Summary:Aorto-enteric fistula is defined as a communication between the aorta and the gastrointestinal tract. It is a rare but life-threatening condition associated with almost 100% mortality without prompt surgical intervention. The most common type of aorto-enteric fistula is the aorto-duodenal fistula. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is the most common presentation, ranging from a minor haemorrhage to massive life-threatening bleeding. Computed tomography angiography is the first-line modality for imaging evaluation of suspected aorto-enteric fistula. Surgical treatment of this condition may be open aortic repair, in situ graft replacement if present, or placement of an extra-anatomical bypass. We present our case of a 71-year-old woman with infected aorto-aortic graft complicated by aorto-duodenal fistula. The patient was successfully treated by aortic Zenith Cook cuff endovascular placement in the emergency setting as a life-saving treatment and a bridge solution to elective surgery.
ISSN:2003-539X
2002-7567
2003-539X
DOI:10.26676/jevtm.293