Repair of aortobronchial fistula using extraanatomic grafts and hypothermic arrest.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Aortobronchial fistula is a rare complication of thoracic aortic operations that is fatal if not promptly diagnosed and repaired. The case of a 23-year-old woman who presented with an aortobronchial fistula after three previous left thoracotomies for thoracic aortic procedures is described.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, False
- Aortic Coarctation
- Aortic Diseases
- Bronchial Fistula
- Fistula
- Postoperative Complications