Aortoesophageal fistula induced by foreign bodies.

Abstract

Two patients with aortoesophageal fistula induced by foreign bodies were surgically treated during a period of 10 years. The first patient was surgically treated through a right thoracotomy, which failed on account of exsanguination. In the second patient, a Sengstaken-Blakemore tube was inserted for esophageal tamponade. The aorta was successfully repaired through a left thoracotomy after occlusion of the esophagus and the aorta above and below the fistula. Therefore, we recommend preoperative esophageal tamponade and occlusion of the esophagus and the aorta through a left thoracotomy as the most successful approach.

• Authors: M H Wu, W W Lai
• Journal: The Annals of thoracic surgery (Ann Thorac Surg) Vol. 54 Issue 1 Pg. 155-6 (Jul 1992) ISSN: 0003-4975 [Print] Netherlands
• PMID: 1610230 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aortic Diseases (etiology)
• Esophageal Diseases (etiology)
• Esophageal Fistula (etiology)
• Esophagus
• Female
• Fistula (etiology)
• Foreign Bodies (complications)
• Hemorrhage (etiology)
• Humans
• Male