Endoscopic visualization of an intraluminal dacron graft: definitive diagnosis of aortoduodenal fistula
| Autor: | Bunt Tj, Doerhoff Cr |
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| Rok vydání: | 1984 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Fistula medicine.medical_treatment Aortic Diseases Dacron graft medicine Intestinal Fistula Intubation Humans In patient Duodenal Diseases Duodenoscopy Aged Aortic graft Aortoduodenal fistula medicine.diagnostic_test business.industry Polyethylene Terephthalates General Medicine medicine.disease Surgery Endoscopy Blood Vessel Prosthesis medicine.anatomical_structure Duodenum Radiology business |
| Zdroj: | Southern medical journal. 77(1) |
| ISSN: | 0038-4348 |
| Popis: | The literature contains more than 250 cases of graft enteric fistula. The classic symptom complex involves antecedent bleeding followed by exsanguinating hemorrhage within hours to days. In patients with gastrointestinal hemorrhage and a history of aortic graft implantation, the role of endoscopy is crucial, first to delineate any coexistent disease and secondarily to view the fistula itself. Although only 20 cases have been so diagnosed, aggressive intubation of the distal duodenum in a patient fully prepared for surgical intervention may yield a definitive diagnosis of aortoduodenal fistula, thus facilitating appropriate aggressive surgical management. |
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