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Primary Aortoenteric Fistula Due to Salmonella typhi-related Mycotic Aneurysm

S Divyashree1, Prabhu Premkumar2, Priscilla Rupali3

  • 1Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases; Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, Corresponding Author.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|June 17, 2024
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Primary aortoenteric fistulas (AEF) are rare, often linked to atherosclerosis. This report details an uncommon case of AEF caused by a Salmonella-induced mycotic aneurysm, highlighting diagnostic and treatment challenges.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Primary aortoenteric fistulas (AEF) are uncommon vascular complications.
  • Most AEF cases arise from atherosclerotic aortic aneurysms.
  • Mycotic aneurysms are a rare cause of AEF.

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