Endoscopic diagnosis of primary aortoesophageal fistula: An extremely rare cause of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2022 Jul;114(7):436-437. doi: 10.17235/reed.2022.8728/2022.

Abstract

Primary aortoesophageal fistula, an abnormal communication between native aorta and oesophagus, is an extremely rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The typical symptoms, known as the Chiari´s triad, are only present in 45% of cases. It has a high mortality, so early diagnosis is essential to increase the probability of survival. We present a case report of a patient with massive upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to primary aortoesophageal fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Diseases* / complications
  • Aortic Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Endoscopy
  • Esophageal Fistula* / complications
  • Esophageal Fistula* / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / diagnosis
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Humans
  • Thorax
  • Vascular Fistula* / complications
  • Vascular Fistula* / diagnostic imaging