Fatal Hemoptysis After Closure of Gastrobronchial Fistula Using an Amplatzer Vascular Device.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.09.015.
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Abstract
The Amplatzer family of vascular devices has been used off-label for the treatment of complex gastrointestinal and airway fistulas. We report a case in which closure of a benign gastrobronchial fistula with the use of an Amplatzer device resulted in massive hemoptysis and death.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchial Fistula
- Bronchoscopy
- Gastric Fistula
- Gastroscopy
- Hemoptysis
- Postoperative Hemorrhage
- Septal Occluder Device