Aorta-oesophageal fistula: a rare cause of gastrointestinal haemorrhage
West Indian med. j
;
41(1): 34-5, Mar. 1992.
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Doenças da Aorta
/
Fístula Esofágica
/
Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Assunto da revista:
Medicina
Ano de publicação:
1992
Tipo de documento:
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