Abstract | OBJECTIVE: MATERIAL AND METHODS: RESULTS: The procedure went without complications. There was no paraplegia or acute arterial lesion. Postoperatively, there were registed two episodes of self-limited hemoptysis and developed cough that progressively reversed after 2 months. The patient held antibiotic prophylaxis during hospitalization and for 2 months after discharge. 12 months after procedure, no complications were observed and patient remains asymptomatic. CONCLUSION: The advance of endovascular approach in the treatment of complicated AAT brought a new therapeutic solution, giving a reduction in morbidity and mortality (± 3%), particularly for control of active aorto- bronchial fistula. As regards to success rate and long-term antibiotic prophylaxis, present studies are inconclusive. Concerned to infection risk and fistula recurrence (± 10%), long-term antibiotic administration was the chosen treatment.
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Authors | Mário Vieira, Pedro Paz Dias, Augusto Rocha E Silva, Sérgio Sampaio, R De Albuquerque |
Journal | Revista portuguesa de cirurgia cardio-toracica e vascular : orgao oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cirurgia Cardio-Toracica e Vascular
(Rev Port Cir Cardiotorac Vasc)
2011 Jul-Sep
Vol. 18
Issue 3
Pg. 173-6
ISSN: 0873-7215 [Print] Portugal |
Vernacular Title | Correcção endovascular de aneurisma da aorta torácica complicado por fístula aorto-brônquica primária. |
PMID | 23596622
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
(complications)
- Aortic Diseases
(etiology, surgery)
- Bronchial Fistula
(etiology, surgery)
- Endovascular Procedures
- Humans
- Male
- Vascular Fistula
(etiology, surgery)
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