TEVAR for Secondary Aortobronchial Fistulas: Two Cases with Favorable Long-term Outcomes
Overview
General Surgery
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Secondary aortobronchial fistula (ABF) is an uncommon clinical entity associated with increased mortality. Most common presentation is hemoptysis, ranging from repetitive self-limiting episodes to massive hematemesis. Mediastinitis (if present) and excessive blood loss burden the unfavorable case of ABF, whereas stent-graft contamination and sepsis are the main concerns regarding endovascular therapy. We are presenting two patients with secondary ABF treated with thoracic endovascular repair who completed long-term follow-up without complications or evidence of infection.
Ishikawa N, Hirofuji A, Wakabayashi N, Nakanishi S, Kamiya H Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2020; 13:1179547620939078.
PMID: 32742176 PMC: 7376372. DOI: 10.1177/1179547620939078.