Recurrent aorto-duodenal fistula: a final solution? |
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Authors: | D W England M H Simms |
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Institution: | Department of Surgery, Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, U.K. |
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Abstract: | This paper describes a case of recurrent aorto-duodenal fistula treated successfully by re-sitting the duodenum in an ante-colic position. Secondary aorto-duodenal fistula affects less than 1% of patients who have received a prosthetic abdominal aortic graft. However following correction of such a fistula the incidence of recurrent fistulation or aortic stump blow-out is reported as high as 47%. we describe an alternative approach to management of this difficult problem. |
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