Management of aortobronchial fistula with an aortic stent-graft.

Karmy-Jones, R; Lee, C A; Nicholls, S C; Hoffer, E · Chest · 1999

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Aortobronchial fistula presenting as massive hemoptysis is a rapidly fatal process that is extremely difficult to manage. We report a case in which endovascular occlusion of a fistula between a thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysm and lung was successfully managed by placement of an aortic endovascular stent-graft. Stent-grafting is a promising technique in managing complications of thoracic aneurysms and grafts.

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