| Aortic balloon control of a traumatic aortoenteric fistula after damage control laparotomy: a case report. | |
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PMID: 8656457 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Aortoenteric fistula is a rare complication of abdominal trauma. We present a case of a patient with multiple gunshot wounds to the abdomen and thorax in whom control of injury required staged operations. An aortoenteric fistula developed, presenting a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The operative control of aortic bleeding was by a retroperitoneal approach to the aorta and facilitated by the use of percutaneous aortic balloon catheters. The patient survived to leave hospital. This case highlights a rare trauma complication, the use of "damage control" for the severely injured abdomen and the technique of intra-arterial balloon control of bleeding from inaccessible locations. |
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Authors:
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C W Schwab; D J McMahon; G Phillips; M J Pentecost |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of trauma Volume: 40 ISSN: 0022-5282 ISO Abbreviation: J Trauma Publication Date: 1996 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-07-30 Completed Date: 1996-07-30 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376373 Medline TA: J Trauma Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1021-3 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Traumatology and Surgical Critical Care, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia 19104, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Abdominal Injuries
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complications,
surgery* Adult Aortic Diseases / therapy* Balloon Dilatation* Fistula / etiology, therapy* Humans Intestinal Fistula / etiology, therapy* Male Wounds, Gunshot / surgery* |
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