Aorta-oesophageal fistula: a rare cause of gastrointestinal haemorrhage
West Indian med. j
;
41(1): 34-5, Mar. 1992.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Primary aorto-oesophageal fistula is a rare cause of massive and usually fatal gastrointestinal haemorrhage. We herein present a case of a 62-year-old chronic alcohol abuser who had a small haematemesis after a week of persistent vomiting. He succumbed to an exsanguinating bleed 36 hours after admission. An aorto-oesophageal fistula was found at autopsy. We emphasize the need for a high index of suspicion and recognition of premonitory signs for accurate diagnosis and management of this condition.
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Main subject:
Aortic Diseases
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Esophageal Fistula
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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