[A nontraditional method of surgical treatment of an aortocaval fistula. Case report]

Unusual method of aortocaval fistula and venous aneurysm repair is discussed and possible advantages of this type of surgery are cleared up. The aortoiliac prosthetic substitution and exclusion of the region, where aorta and inferior vena cava communicate without direct suture of the fistula makes the operation safer and lowers the risk of postoperative bleeding. In authors' opinion, this method is effective even in acutely rising aortocaval fistulas.