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CT demonstration of an aortoesophageal fistula.

Authors :
Longo JM
Lopez-Rasines G
Ortega E
Pagola MA
Source :
Cardiovascular and interventional radiology [Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol] 1987; Vol. 10 (2), pp. 84-5.
Publication Year :
1987

Abstract

A case of aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is reported in a patient with esophageal bleeding resulting from ingestion of a foreign body. CT showed a saccular aneurysm in close proximity to the esophageal lumen at the level of the bleeding site. AEF has not previously been described on CT.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0174-1551
Volume :
10
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cardiovascular and interventional radiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3107831
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02577972