A case of aortopulmonary fistula caused by a huge thoracic aortic aneurysm.

Abstract

Aortopulmonary fistula is an uncommon but often fatal condition resulting as a late complication of an aortic aneurysm. The most common cause is erosion of a false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta into the pulmonary artery, resulting in the development of a left-to-right shunt and leading to acute pulmonary edema and right heart failure. We report an our experience with aortopulmonary fistula as a rare complication associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm and high output heart failure.

• Authors: Sang-Eok Kim, Hyong-Jun Kim, Soo-Hoon Lee, Kwang-Hee Lee, Ki-Young Kim, Jin-Woo Yoon, Soo-Kyung Bae, Sung-Uk Choi, Byung-Hak Rho
• Journal: Korean circulation journal (Korean Circ J) Vol. 39 Issue 5 Pg. 209-12 (May 2009) ISSN: 1738-5555 [Electronic] Korea (South)
• PMID: 19949581 (Publication Type: Journal Article)