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COVID-19 and aorto-enteric fistula.
González-Sagredo, Albert; Iborra Ortega, Elena; Herranz Pinilla, Carolina; Busquets, Juli; López-Sobrino, Teresa; Vila Coll, Ramón.
  • González-Sagredo A; Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, España.
  • Iborra Ortega E; Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge.
  • Herranz Pinilla C; Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge.
  • Busquets J; Digestive Surgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge, España.
  • López-Sobrino T; Cardiology, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
  • Vila Coll R; Angiology and Vascular Surgery, Hospital Universitari de Bellvitge.
Rev Esp Enferm Dig ; 113(12): 852-853, 2021 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1579657
ABSTRACT
We present the case of a 72-year-old male with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. He had been discharged from hospital two weeks before after severe COVID-19 infection, treated with lopinavir-ritonavir (L-R), hydroxychloroquine, tocilizumab, and methylprednisolone. On presentation, he was in hypovolemic shock. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed an ulcer in the third duodenal portion, which was sclerosed and hemodynamic stability was recovered. A scan was performed as it was in an atypical location for ulcers, showing an aortic aneurysm in close relationship to the duodenum, suggesting a primary aortoenteric fistula (PAEF).
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Aortic Diseases / Vascular Fistula / Intestinal Fistula / Duodenal Diseases / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Experimental Studies Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev Esp Enferm Dig Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Aortic Diseases / Vascular Fistula / Intestinal Fistula / Duodenal Diseases / COVID-19 Type of study: Case report / Experimental Studies Topics: Long Covid Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev Esp Enferm Dig Journal subject: Gastroenterology Year: 2021 Document Type: Article