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Aorto-caval fistulas.

L B Davidovic1, D M Kostic, S D Cvetkovic

  • 1Institute for Cardiovascular Diseases, Clinical Centre of Serbia, 8 K Todorovica Street, 11000, Belgrade, Yugoslavia. lazard@eunet.yu

Cardiovascular Surgery (London, England)
|November 28, 2002
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Surgical repair of aorto-caval (A-C) fistulas is crucial for preventing severe complications. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention significantly improve patient outcomes, reducing operative mortality.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Intervention
  • Aorto-caval Fistula Management

Background:

  • Aorto-caval (A-C) fistulas are rare but serious vascular abnormalities.
  • Common causes include aortic aneurysm erosion, iatrogenic injury, and blunt abdominal trauma.
  • Delayed diagnosis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the surgical repair outcomes of aorto-caval fistulas.
  • To identify key diagnostic findings and associated complications.
  • To emphasize the necessity of timely surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 16 patients undergoing surgical repair of A-C fistulas.
  • Analysis of patient demographics, etiology, clinical presentation, and diagnostic methods.

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  • Evaluation of surgical techniques, operative outcomes, and long-term follow-up.

    • Main Results:

    • The most reliable physical finding was abdominal bruit (87.5%).
    • Complications included congestive heart failure (18.7%), lower extremity edema (31.2%), hematuria (12.5%), renal insufficiency (12.5%), and scrotal edema (25%).
    • Operative mortality was 25%, primarily in cases with delayed diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical repair of A-C fistulas is mandatory.
    • Accurate and timely diagnosis is critical for improving surgical outcomes.
    • Successful surgical management ensures graft patency and prevents long-term vascular complications.