Aortoenteric fistula
| Aortoenteric fistula | |
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Aorto enteric fistula and aortic dissection of the thoracic aorta. Arrow shows the flap in the aorta. Heterogeneity is blood in the stomach | |
| Classification and external resources | |
| ICD-10 | I77.2 |
| ICD-9-CM | xxx |
An aortoenteric fistula is a connection between the aorta and the intestines, stomach, or esophageus.[1] There can be significant blood loss into the intestines resulting in bloody stool and death.[1] It is usually secondary to an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is typically via a CT angiography, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or arteriography.[1] It is part of the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 Xiromeritis, K; Dalainas, I; Stamatakos, M; Filis, K (Jul–Sep 2011). "Aortoenteric fistulae: present-day management.". International surgery. 96 (3): 266–73. PMID 22216707.
- ↑ Acosta, RD; Wong, RK (Oct 2011). "Differential diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal bleeding proximal to the ligament of Trietz.". Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America. 21 (4): 555–66. doi:10.1016/j.giec.2011.07.014. PMID 21944410.
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