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Posterior Approach for Debridement of the Psoas Abscess
Published on: March 2, 2020
Primary aortoduodenal fistula without abdominal aortic aneurysm in association with psoas abscess
Chris Klonaris1, George Vourliotakis, Athanasios Katsargyris
1Vascular Division, 1st Surgical Department, Laikon Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece. cklonaris@yahoo.com
Abstract:
Primary aortoenteric fistula (PAEF) is a communication between the aorta and the enteric tract without any previous vascular intervention, e.g., aortic grafting. Although rare, PAEF is a potentially lethal condition that requires a high index of suspicion and prompt surgical intervention. Most of the reported cases involve an abdominal aortic aneurysm. However, in this report, we describe a rare case of a primary aortoduodenal fistula in a nonaneurysmal aorta in association with a psoas abscess, which was treated successfully. At 2-year follow-up, the patient is alive without episodes of bleeding or fever.
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