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Aortoesophageal fistula and arch pseudoaneurysm after removing of a swallowed chicken bone: a case report of one-stage hybrid treatment

Authors: Jia-yu Shen, Hong-wei Zhang, Kang-jun Fan, Hu Liao, Er-yong Zhang, Jia Hu

Published in: BMC Surgery | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) and arch pseudoaneurysm are rare complications induced by a foreign body, and considerable controversy remains regarding the appropriate management strategies. We herein report a successful one-stage hybrid treatment in a patient with AEF and arch pseudoaneurysm.

Case presentation

The patient, a 40-year-old man, presented to the emergency room because of intense retrosternal discomfort for 3 days and hematemesis for 3 h. The esophagoscopy and thoracic enhanced computed tomography (CT) showed two irregular mural ulcers in the esophagus and a large saccular pseudoaneurysm at the aortic isthmus, respectively. The laboratory examinations confirmed no widespread inflammation and infection. We have successfully performed a successful one-stage hybrid treatment for this patient. Six-month follow-up shows the patient is in good condition and the esophagoscopy reveals the two mural ulcers had completely healed.

Conclusion

The treatment decision-making process should depend upon the patients’ specific situations. Our case suggest the one-stage hybrid treatment could be an valuable alternative in some selected patients.

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Title: Aortoesophageal fistula and arch pseudoaneurysm after removing of a swallowed chicken bone: a case report of one-stage hybrid treatment
Authors: Jia-yu Shen
Hong-wei Zhang
Kang-jun Fan
Hu Liao
Er-yong Zhang
Jia Hu
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Surgery / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2482
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-018-0335-1

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Aortoesophageal fistula and arch pseudoaneurysm after removing of a swallowed chicken bone: a case report of one-stage hybrid treatment

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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