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An Ivor Lewis Esophagectomy Designed to Minimize Anastomotic Complications and Optimize Conduit Function
Published on: April 17, 2020
Aortic aneurysm rupture into the esophagus
Christiano da Silveira de Barcellos1, Paulo Ceratti de Azambuja, Marcelo Kunh Momolli
1Hospital São Vicente de Paulo - Universidade de Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil. christiano@cardiol.br
Abstract:
We present the case of a patient with a descending aorta aneurysm rupture into the esophagus, which, after aortoplasty with Dacron tube interposition and suture of esophageal laceration, developed a pleural-esophagus fistula on the 3rd postoperative day. She needed re-intervention and intensive care, followed by adequate recovery. Considering this unusual case and the knowledge acquired through its management, we reviewed the literature in order to discuss the best alternative for the correction of this rare and often fatal form of presentation of aortic diseases.
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