Primary aortoesophageal fistula: presenting as massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
Indian J Pediatr
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1996 Sep-Oct; 63(5): 696-8
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Primary aortoesophageal fistula is a rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. A six-year-old boy presented with massive upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Endoscopy revealed a submucosal bulge in the esophagus with an ulcer and clot at the top. Lateral skiagram of the chest showed a posterior mediastinal mass. CT scan of the chest revealed a ruptured aortic aneurysm into the oesophagus, confirmed the diagnosis. The patient succumbed to the illness before he could be subjected to definitive treatment.
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Main subject:
Aortic Diseases
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Aortic Rupture
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Humans
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Male
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Child
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Vascular Fistula
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Esophageal Fistula
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
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Fatal Outcome
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
1996
Type:
Article
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