Treatment of aortoesophageal fistula developed after thoracic endovascular aortic repair: a questionnaire survey study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10388-019-00683-y
Abstract: Background Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a life-threatening late complication that can occur after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR). More data are required to identify the optimal treatment strategy for AEF developed after TEVAR. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: aortoesophageal fistula; thoracic endovascular; aortic repair; treatment ... See more keywords
Thoracoscopy–thoracotomy approach for an aortoesophageal fistula: a case report
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DOI: 10.1007/s11748-020-01553-6
Abstract: An aortoesophageal fistula is often fatal, and standard radical surgery is highly invasive because both bilateral thoracotomy and laparotomy are required. We successfully incorporated thoracoscopic esophagectomy into this procedure for a 43-year-old man with an… read more here.
Keywords: thoracotomy approach; aortoesophageal fistula; thoracoscopy thoracotomy; aortoesophageal ... See more keywords
Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients with Aortoesophageal Fistula Related to Aortic Lesions
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/4850287
Abstract: Objective Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) related to aortic aneurysm and dissection is an uncommon but life-threatening condition. We performed a systematic review of risk factors for mortality and factors associated with the prognosis of AEF. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: aortoesophageal fistula; related aortic; risk factors; mortality ... See more keywords
Case report: Aortoesophageal fistula—an extremely rare but life-threatening cardiovascular cause of hematemesis
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2023.1123305
Abstract: Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is an extremely rare cardiovascular etiology of hematemesis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding. As such, its recognition and diagnosis are challenging and may be delayed when such patients present to the emergency department… read more here.
Keywords: extremely rare; diagnosis; case report; aortoesophageal fistula ... See more keywords