Aortoesophageal fistula treated with emergent thoracic stent grafting.

Abstract

Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare pathology with a poor prognosis. Historically, open repair approaches were undertaken. With the advent of endovascular techniques, alternative methods such as thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) have emerged. This case describes a patient who presented with severe hematemesis and, upon imaging, an AEF was discovered. Urgent TEVAR was indicated with a graft oversized to the native aorta by 10% to 15%, along with coil embolization of the intercostal artery. We report here on the successful management of AEF via TEVAR.

• Authors: Shivam Kaushik, Keith Quencer, Larry W Kraiss
• Journal: Journal of vascular surgery cases and innovative techniques (J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech) Vol. 7 Issue 3 Pg. 396-398 (Sep 2021) ISSN: 2468-4287 [Print] United States
• PMID: 34278067 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
• Copyright: © 2021 The Authors.