Aortoesophageal fistula after reconstruction of the thoracic spine.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Aortoesophageal fistula is a rare complication after neurosurgical repair of the thoracic spine. We report an instance of a lethal aortoesophageal fistula caused by a pseudoaneurysm that developed after long contact between the prosthetic material from a spinal reconstruction procedure and the thoracic aorta. Pathologic examination showed that the mesh formed the roof of the pseudoaneurysm and was the most probable cause of the lesion.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Diseases
- Esophageal Fistula
- Fistula
- Postoperative Complications
- Surgical Mesh
- Thoracic Vertebrae