Abstract
We report a case of an aortoesophageal fistula secondary to a mycotic aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in which the actively bleeding fistulous tract was demonstrated on contrast-enhanced CT, allowing definitive diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Aneurysm, Infected / complications
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Aneurysm, Infected / diagnostic imaging*
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Aneurysm, Infected / pathology
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / complications
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging*
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / pathology
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Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Aortic Diseases / etiology
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Aortic Diseases / pathology
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Esophageal Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
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Esophageal Fistula / etiology
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Esophageal Fistula / pathology
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Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
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Fistula / etiology
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Fistula / pathology
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Hemorrhage / etiology
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Humans
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Male
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*