Thoracic endovascular aortic repair for aortobronchial fistula: a case series.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aortobronchial fistula (ABF) formation following the rupture of thoracic pseudoaneurysm is a rare clinical entity. Its aetiology includes atherosclerosis, infections, trauma, post-surgery, and post-endovascular aortic repair. The clinical presentation of ABF includes intermittent or massive haemoptysis, acute respiratory distress, hypotension, and even death. These patients require an emergency aortic intervention to stop active haemorrhage. Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) is a less invasive, safe, and effective treatment compared to conventional open surgical repair.

Case summary

We hereby report three cases of ruptured descending thoracic aortic pseudoaneurysms resulting in a fistula formation. The first two cases had tuberculosis as their underlying

SUBMITTER: Vijayvergiya R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8183659 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature