| Aorto-oesophageal fistula. A rare cause of gastrointestinal haemorrhage. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 1566594 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Primary aorto-oesophageal fistula is a rare cause of massive and usually fatal gastrointestinal hemorrhage. We herein present a case of a 62-year-old chronic alcohol abuser who had a small haematemesis after a week of persistent vomiting. He succumbed to an exsanguinating bleed 36 hours after admission. An aorto-oesophageal fistula was found at autopsy. We emphasize the need for a high index of suspicion and recognition of premonitory signs for accurate diagnosis and management of this condition. |
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Authors:
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H A Munnings; S Goode |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: In Vitro; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The West Indian medical journal Volume: 41 ISSN: 0043-3144 ISO Abbreviation: West Indian Med J Publication Date: 1992 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1992-05-20 Completed Date: 1992-05-20 Revised Date: 2008-03-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0417410 Medline TA: West Indian Med J Country: JAMAICA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 34-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aortic Diseases
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diagnosis*,
radiography Esophageal Fistula / diagnosis*, radiography Fistula / diagnosis*, radiography Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology* Humans Male Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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