| Case Report: Aortoenteric Fistula Presenting as Repeated Hematochezia. | |
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PMID: 20097507 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Background: Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is a rare but life-threatening condition in which expedient diagnosis is often difficult. It arises from erosion of a segment of aorta, usually an abdominal aortic aneurysm, into an adjacent portion of the gastrointestinal tract or between a vascular graft of the aorta and an adjacent portion of the gastrointestinal tract. It can present as life-threatening upper or lower gastrointestinal bleeding and is a surgical emergency that requires rapid assessment, emergency resuscitation, and definitive treatment. Case Report: To present the case of an 87-year-old man diagnosed with AEF in the emergency department. A review of the literature follows the case report. Conclusions: Aortoenteric fistula is a rare diagnosis that can cause sudden life-threatening gastrointestinal bleeding. |
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Michael K Doney; Gary M Vilke |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2010-1-23 |
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: - ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2010 Jan |
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Created Date: 2010-1-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Copyright © 2009 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California, San Diego Medical Center, San Diego, California. |
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