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Aortocaval fistulas.

K Khargi1, W A Bemelman, A Voorwinde

  • 1Department of General Surgery, St. Lucas Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The Netherlands Journal of Surgery
|January 1, 1991
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Surgical repair is the only effective treatment for aortocaval fistulas. Prompt diagnosis and proper preoperative evaluation are crucial for successful surgical outcomes in patients with this rare condition.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Aortocaval fistula is a rare but serious condition often resulting from abdominal aortic aneurysms or trauma.
  • Delayed diagnosis due to low clinical suspicion can lead to significant morbidity and mortality.

Observation:

  • Three cases of aortocaval fistula are presented: two spontaneous and one traumatic.
  • Patients presented with abdominal/back pain, pulsatile abdominal mass, continuous bruit, and two with cardiac failure.

Findings:

  • Surgical closure with aortic prosthesis insertion is the definitive treatment.
  • Two patients underwent successful surgical repair, despite complications like ventricular arrhythmia and blood loss.
  • One patient with spontaneous fistula died intraoperatively due to exsanguination.

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Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of high clinical suspicion for timely diagnosis of aortocaval fistulas.
  • Emphasizes the critical role of preoperative evaluation in planning surgical management.
  • Underscores the challenges and risks associated with surgical repair, necessitating experienced surgical teams.