A Case of Aortopulmonary Fistula Caused by a Huge Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Korean Circulation Journal
; : 209-212, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Aortopulmonary fistula is an uncommon but often fatal condition resulting as a late complication of an aortic aneurysm. The most common cause is erosion of a false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta into the pulmonary artery, resulting in the development of a left-to-right shunt and leading to acute pulmonary edema and right heart failure. We report an our experience with aortopulmonary fistula as a rare complication associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm and high output heart failure.
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Main subject:
Aorta, Thoracic
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Aortic Aneurysm
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Pulmonary Artery
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Pulmonary Edema
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Arterio-Arterial Fistula
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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
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Aneurysm, False
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Fistula
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Heart Failure
Language:
En
Journal:
Korean Circulation Journal
Year:
2009
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Article