Annals of Vascular Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1133.e5-1133.e7, November 2010

Recurrent Cervical Carcinoma Presenting as a Primary Aortoduodenal Fistula

Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

published online 27 August 2010.

Aortoduodenal fistula is a rare cause of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and carries high morbidity and mortality even in modern practice. Cervical carcinoma is a major health threat among adult women, and its recurrence is not uncommon. We herein present a case of primary aortoduodenal fistula because of recurrent cervical carcinoma. Our case demonstrated that diagnosis of primary aortoenteric fistula requires a high index of suspicion and a combination of diagnostic modalities to establish the diagnosis. Prompt diagnosis and rapid treatment are critical in reducing mortality and morbidity. Although rare, metastatic carcinoma can lead to aortoenteric fistula.

 

PII: S0890-5096(10)00080-4

doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2009.12.017

Annals of Vascular Surgery
Volume 24, Issue 8 , Pages 1133.e5-1133.e7, November 2010