Aortoenteric fistula

J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2015 Sep-Oct;9(5):461-2. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2015.03.009. Epub 2015 Apr 2.

Abstract

Aortoenteric fistula is a rare clinical entity. Early clinical and imaging diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention are crucial for patient survival. We present a case of aortoenteric fistula with direct contrast extravasation from the abdominal aorta into an ileal loop during Multi-Detector Computed Tomography scan.

Keywords: aorta; aortoenteric fistula; computed tomography; penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery
  • Aortography / methods*
  • Endovascular Procedures
  • Humans
  • Ileal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ileal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Male
  • Multidetector Computed Tomography*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Treatment Outcome