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Aortopulmonary fistula: an uncommon complication in dystrophic aortic aneurysm.
- Source :
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The Annals of thoracic surgery [Ann Thorac Surg] 1995 Jun; Vol. 59 (6), pp. 1563-4. - Publication Year :
- 1995
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Abstract
- Wall dissection is a typical complication in the evolution of Marfan aortic aneurysm and usually is associated with valve regurgitation. Formation of a fistula with adjacent structures is very uncommon. We report the case of a 32-year-old man who presented with the typical features of Marfan's syndrome, with chronic aneurysm of the ascending aorta and acute aortopulmonary fistula. Diagnosis was made preoperatively by aortography; operation was performed successfully. A review of the literature only shows a few cases of aortopulmonary fistula in atherosclerotic, syphilitic, or postendocarditis disease.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0003-4975
- Volume :
- 59
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Annals of thoracic surgery
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7771843
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-4975(95)00032-g