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Aorto-enteric fistula: CT findings

Sophia Mylona1, Sparti Ntai, Maria Pomoni

  • 1Department of Radiology, Korgialenio Benakio Red Cross Hospital of Athens, Athanasaki 1 St., 11526 Athens, Greece. sofimylona@yahoo.com

Abdominal Imaging
|October 6, 2006
PubMed

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Aorto-enteric fistulas (AEFs) are rare but serious, causing gastrointestinal bleeding. Computed tomography (CT) effectively diagnoses AEFs in stable patients.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Aorto-enteric fistulas (AEFs) are rare, life-threatening complications.
  • AEFs can cause significant gastrointestinal hemorrhage and hematemesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To illustrate the diverse computed tomography (CT) findings in patients with AEFs.
  • To highlight the utility of CT in diagnosing AEFs.

Main Methods:

  • This is a pictorial essay presenting CT findings.
  • Focuses on imaging characteristics of AEFs.

Main Results:

  • CT demonstrates characteristic findings in AEFs.
  • Imaging findings aid in diagnosis and management planning.

Conclusions:

  • CT is a valuable tool for evaluating suspected AEFs.
  • Early diagnosis with CT can improve patient outcomes.

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