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Primary aortoduodenal fistula: a case report
Abdu Hassan Alzobydi1, Shaista Salman Guraya
1Department of Surgery, King Khalid Hospital, Najran 21431, Saudi Arabia.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|February 2, 2013
Summary
Primary aortoduodenal fistula is a rare cause of upper GI bleeding, often leading to diagnostic delays. Helical CT scan is crucial for diagnosis, with surgery offering the only survival hope.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Primary aortoduodenal fistula is an extremely rare condition causing upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.
- Delayed diagnosis is common due to the rarity and low physician suspicion.
- Helical computed tomography (CT) is the primary diagnostic tool.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old male presented with massive upper GI bleeding.
- Initial diagnostic tests and exploratory laparotomy did not reveal the cause.
- A primary aortoduodenal fistula was eventually confirmed by CT scan.
Findings:
- The patient required surgical repair of the aortoduodenal fistula.
- A Goretex graft was used to address an associated abdominal aortic aneurysm.
- The patient recovered well post-surgery.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses like primary aortoduodenal fistula in cases of massive GI bleeding.
- Prompt diagnosis via CT scan and surgical intervention are critical for patient survival.
- Successful surgical management can lead to favorable patient outcomes.
