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[Aortoduodenal fistulae: about two cases]. / Fistule aortoduodénale: à propos de deux cas.

Kalko, Y; Basaran, M; Unal, A; Yasar, T; Cortelekoglu, T; Hulusi, U S Melih; Yilmaz, A T.

Ann Chir ; 131(5): 331-3, 2006 May.

Article in French | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16324682

ABSTRACT

Aortoduodenal fistulae are an unusual complication of aortic pathology or surgery and a life-threatening entity. The results of surgical treatment may be disappointing because of postoperative complications. We report here two cases and discuss the diagnostic investigations and characteristics of aortoduodenal fistulae.

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Aorta, Abdominal/pathology , Aortic Diseases/diagnosis , Duodenal Diseases/diagnosis , Intestinal Fistula/diagnosis , Vascular Fistula/diagnosis , Abscess/diagnosis , Aged , Aorta, Abdominal/surgery , Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal/diagnosis , Blood Vessel Prosthesis/adverse effects , Femoral Artery/surgery , Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage/diagnosis , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications , Prosthesis-Related Infections/diagnosis

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