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SUBMITTER: Vijayvergiya R
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7649481 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Vijayvergiya Rajesh R Kasinadhuni Ganesh G Sinha Saroj Kant SK Yadav Thakur Deen TD Singh Harkant H Savlania Ajay A Lal Anupam A Kanabar Kewal K
European heart journal. Case reports 20200909 5
<h4>Background</h4>Aorto-oesophageal fistula (AOF) is a rare, catastrophic disease with an extremely poor prognosis. A ruptured thoracic aortic aneurysm is a common aetiology for AOF. The clinical presentation is usually massive haematemesis and collapse. Timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial in managing AOF.<h4>Case summary</h4>We hereby report two cases of AOF, who underwent successful emergency thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) to control active bleed and exsanguina ...[more]