Primary aortoduodenal fistula following radiotherapy.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-1983
Abstract
Primary aortoduodenal fistula is a rare condition. Common causes include atherosclerosis, leading to formation of an aortic aneurysm (most common); syphilis; carcinoma of the pancreas; trauma; tuberculosis, and myocosis. Presented herein is the recognition and successful treatment of what appears to be the first patient with a primary aortoduodenal fistula following paraaortic radiotherapy. Once suspected, immediate surgical treatment is mandatory. Primary aortic control (closure or resection), along with resection of the diseased intestinal segment, would appear to be the safest and most acceptable treatment.
Volume
156
Issue
5
First Page
646
Last Page
650
ISSN
0039-6087
Published In/Presented At
Estrada, F. P., Tachovsky, T. J., Orr, R. M., Jr, Boylan, J. J., & Kram, B. W. (1983). Primary aortoduodenal fistula following radiotherapy. Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics, 156(5), 646–650.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
6845129
Department(s)
Department of Medicine
Document Type
Article