Transcatheter embolization of an aortobronchial fistula with N-butyl cyanoacrylate

J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2002 Jul;13(7):743-6. doi: 10.1016/s1051-0443(07)61855-7.

Abstract

Aortobronchial fistula is a fatal complication after thoracic aortic surgery. So far, treatment options for aortobronchial fistula have included surgical and endovascular stent-graft methods. Herein, a case of an aortobronchial fistula with life-threatening hemoptysis managed with transcatheter embolization of the fistula with N-butyl cyanoacrylate is reported. For the patient with an aortobronchial fistula who cannot be treated by surgical or endovascular stent-graft methods, transcatheter embolization of the fistula may be the only available life-saving method.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases / therapy*
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Fistula / therapy*
  • Cyanoacrylates / therapeutic use*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Hemoptysis / diagnostic imaging
  • Hemoptysis / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular Fistula / therapy*

Substances

  • Cyanoacrylates