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Modified Octopus Technique for Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Published on: August 1, 2025
Management of aortobronchial fistula with an aortic stent-graft
R Karmy-Jones1, C A Lee, S C Nicholls
1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA 98104-2499, USA. riyad.karmy-jones@sos.washington.edu
Abstract:
Aortobronchial fistula presenting as massive hemoptysis is a rapidly fatal process that is extremely difficult to manage. We report a case in which endovascular occlusion of a fistula between a thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm and lung was successfully managed by placement of an aortic endovascular stent-graft. Stent-grafting is a promising technique in managing complications of thoracic aneurysms and grafts.
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