Aortoesophageal Fistula and Sudden Death: A Report of a Case and Review of the Literature / 대한법의학회지
Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
;
: 78-81, 2003.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Aortoesophageal fistula is a rare but fatal cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Sign and symptoms of gastrointestinal hemorrhage followed by sudden collapse hours to days later prompt consideration of an aortoesophageal fistula. So sudden and unexpected deaths occur in usually hospitalized patient with a diagnosis of potentially lethal disease has never been made. And most death cases of aortoesophageal fistula have an actual or potential medicolegal aspect. We report a case of aortoesophageal fistula with the discussion of the etiology, symptoms and diagnosis of aortoesophageal fistula.
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Assunto principal:
Morte Súbita
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Diagnóstico
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Fístula
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Hemorragia
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Hemorragia Gastrointestinal
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Legal Medicine
Ano de publicação:
2003
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