Aortoentric Fistula Following Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: Aortobifemoral Dacron Bypass Graft is Detected by Colonoscopy
JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY, vol.24, no.1, pp.62-63, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 24 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2008.00638.x
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CARDIAC SURGERY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.62-63
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aortoenteric fistula is a dramatic and rare complication, which may occur following abdominal aortic surgery. In this report, we present images of a 65-year-old patient who presented with acute peritonitis two months after aortobifemoral bypass grafting operation with a bifurcated dacron graft. Colonoscopy clearly showed the pathology leading to acute abdomen: Intestinal fistulization of the graft.