In situ repair of a secondary aortoappendiceal fistula with a rifampin-bonded Dacron graft

Ann Vasc Surg. 1999 Mar;13(2):225-8. doi: 10.1007/s100169900247.

Abstract

Secondary aortoenteric fistulas remain challenging diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Although the duodenum is most frequently involved, other intestinal segments are possible sites for fistulization. We report here a case of graft-appendiceal fistula revealed by recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding 11 years after abdominal aortic aneurysm replacement. The preoperative diagnosis was not achieved by endoscopy or imaging assessment. Despite recommended principles of total graft excision and extraanatomic bypass, appendectomy and in situ rifampin-bonded graft reconstruction were performed because of the advanced age and poor arterial runoff. The postoperative course was uneventful and the patient remains well 17 months after operation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / surgery
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery*
  • Appendix*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis / adverse effects
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation*
  • Cecal Diseases / etiology
  • Cecal Diseases / surgery*
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery*
  • Male
  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Rifampin / administration & dosage*
  • Time Factors
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology
  • Vascular Fistula / surgery*

Substances

  • Polyethylene Terephthalates
  • Rifampin