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Kohei Shitara1, Ryoichi Wada

  • 1Department of Clinical Oncology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Nagoya, Japan.

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A rare aortoenteric fistula complication after abdominal aortic surgery can be detected early. Herald bleeding and CT scan findings of increased para-graft soft tissue are crucial indicators for prompt diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • An aortoenteric fistula is a rare but serious complication involving a connection between the aorta and the bowel.
  • This case highlights a patient experiencing typical herald bleeding, a warning sign of this condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of aortoenteric fistula following abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
  • To emphasize key diagnostic indicators for early detection of this rare complication.

Main Methods:

  • A case report detailing a 66-year-old man who underwent abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
  • Diagnostic procedures included gastroscopy, CT scans, and autopsy confirmation.
  • Clinical presentation involved melena, hematochezia, and hemodynamic instability.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with recurrent bleeding and rapid deterioration.
  • CT scans revealed increasing soft tissue density around the aortic graft.
  • Autopsy confirmed an aortoenteric fistula as the cause of death.

Conclusions:

  • Early detection of aortoenteric fistula in post-abdominal aortic surgery patients is critical.
  • Herald bleeding and CT findings of perigraft soft tissue changes are vital clues.
  • Prompt recognition can potentially improve patient outcomes.