Successful Endovascular Stent-Graft Treatment for an Aortoesophageal Fistula Caused by a Descending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm: Report of a Case

Author: Nishibe Toshiya  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0941-1291

Source: Surgery Today, Vol.34, Iss.6, 2004-06, pp. : 529-531

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Abstract

Conventional surgery for aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is technically difficult, and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. We report a case of primary AEF caused by a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm, which was successfully treated with an endovascular stent-graft technique. The patient has been followed up for 3 years with no signs of infection.

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