Secondary aorto-duodenal fistulas

Aorto-enteric fistula is a serious and fatal complication of aortic graft surgery. The difficulty in both diagnosis and management amplify the impact and seriousness of this condition. Reports about the value of the use of endoscopy as a diagnostic tool are increasing in the medical field. Here we present our experience with a case of secondary aorto-duodenal fistula [ADF] followed by discussion of the current scientific opinion about this life threatening condition