Aortoenteric fistula

Abstract Aortoenteric fistula is a rare clinical entity. Early clinical and imaging diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for patient survival. We present a case of aortoenteric fistula with direct contrast extravasation from the abdominal aorta into an ileal loop during Multi-Detec...

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Published in:Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography 2015-09, Vol.9 (5), p.461-462
Main Authors: Rossi, Umberto G., MD, EBIR, Cariati, Maurizio, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
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aorta
Aorta, Abdominal - diagnostic imaging
Aorta, Abdominal - surgery
Aortic Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Diseases - surgery
aortoenteric fistula
Aortography - methods
Cardiovascular
computed tomography
Endovascular Procedures
Humans
Ileal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Ileal Diseases - surgery
Intestinal Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Intestinal Fistula - surgery
Male
Multidetector Computed Tomography
penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer
Predictive Value of Tests
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Abstract Aortoenteric fistula is a rare clinical entity. Early clinical and imaging diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for patient survival. We present a case of aortoenteric fistula with direct contrast extravasation from the abdominal aorta into an ileal loop during Multi-Detector Computed Tomography scan.
ISSN:1934-5925
1876-861X
DOI:10.1016/j.jcct.2015.03.009