Endoscopic treatment of primary aorto-enteric fistulas: A case report and review of literature |
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Authors: | Victoria Berner-Hansen August A Olsen Birgitte Brandstrup |
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Affiliation: | Victoria Berner-Hansen, Birgitte Brandstrup, Department of Surgery, Holbaek Hospital, Part of Copenhagen University Hospitals, Holbaek 4300, DenmarkAugust A Olsen, Institute for Clinical Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2200, DenmarkBirgitte Brandstrup, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen 2200, Denmark |
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Abstract: | BACKGROUNDPrimary aorto-enteric fistula (PAEF) is a rare condition, traditionally treated in the acute, bleeding phase with open surgery or endovascular repair. However, these approaches have high morbidity and mortality, indicating a need for new methods. With advances in endoscopic techniques and equipment, haemoclipping of fistulas has now become feasible. Therefore, we present a systematic review of the English literature and a rare case of a PAEF successfully treated by endoscopic haemoclipping. CASE SUMMARYA 74-year-old man with an abdominal aortic aneurysm presented with symptoms of haemorrhagic shock and bloody stools. An oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy was performed with haemoclipping of a suspected PAEF in the third part of the duodenum. Afterward, a computed tomography-angiography showed a contrast filled protrusion from the abdominal aortic aneurysm. Based on the clinical presentation and the combined endoscopic and radiographic findings, we argue that this is a case of a PAEF. CONCLUSIONEndoscopic therapy appears capable of achieving haemodynamic stabilisation in patients with bleeding PAEF, serving as a bridge to final therapy. |
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Keywords: | Endoscopy Gastrointestinal haemorrhage Surgical clip Intestinal fistula Vascular fistula Systematic review Case report |
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