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Traumatic aortocaval fistula: case report.

R W Linker1, F A Crawford, M S Rittenbury

  • 1Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.

The Journal of Trauma
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

A gunshot wound caused an acute aortocaval fistula in a young female. Surgical repair using advanced techniques ensured successful treatment and long-term survival.

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Sidney George Shaw, DPhil (1948-2017).

Physiological research·2019

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Gunshot wounds to the chest can cause complex vascular injuries.
  • Acute aortocaval fistulas are rare but life-threatening complications.

Observation:

  • A 21-year-old female sustained a gunshot wound to the right chest.
  • This injury resulted in an acute aortocaval fistula at the diaphragmatic level.

Findings:

  • A surgical approach was planned for maximal exposure and vascular control.
  • Intraluminal balloon catheters and intraoperative autotransfusion were utilized.
  • Successful repair of the aortocaval fistula was achieved.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the successful management of a rare traumatic vascular injury.

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  • Advanced surgical techniques can lead to favorable outcomes in complex trauma.
  • Demonstrates the efficacy of intraoperative autotransfusion in minimizing blood loss during major vascular repair.