Aortoentric Fistula Following Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: Aortobifemoral Dacron Bypass Graft is Detected by Colonoscopy |
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| Authors: | Ufuk Alpagut M.D. Murat Ugurlucan M.D. Emin Tireli M.D. Enver Dayioglu M.D. |
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| Affiliation: | Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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