Endovascular treatment of aortobronchial fistula secondary to coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)

Acta Med Iran. 2010 Mar-Apr;48(2):130-2.

Abstract

Aortobronchial fistula (ABF) is a rare and late complication of cardiac surgery. If untreated, mortality rate is approximately 100% secondary to exsanguinations haemoptysis. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for successful management. Open surgical repair is associated with high morbidity and mortality rate, ranging from 25% to 41%. Endovascular treatments of ABF is a less invasive treatment modality and have become an important alternative to open surgical intervention in aortic pathologies. We present a case of ABF that successfully is managed by endovascular approach.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology*
  • Bronchial Fistula / therapy*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Coronary Artery Bypass / adverse effects*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnosis
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology*
  • Vascular Fistula / therapy*