Article
Aortic paraprosthetic-colonic fistulae: A review of the literature
European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
(2007)
Abstract
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Aortic graft-colonic fistulae are a rare complication of aortic reconstructive surgery.
METHODS AND FINDINGS:A comprehensive review of this entity was performed based on the available literature from 1950 until 2006. Available reports were analyzed with respect to demographics, prior surgical intervention and its indication, prosthetic material used during the initial intervention, clinical presentation, the time interval in between the initial operation and symptoms, the method of treatment of the aortic graft-colonic fistula and its outcome.
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Publication Date
2007
DOI
10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.07.003
Citation Information
Aurora Gastroenterology Faculty, L. R. Leon, J. L. Mils, S. B. Psalms, et al.. "Aortic paraprosthetic-colonic fistulae: A review of the literature" European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Vol. 34 Iss. 6 (2007) p. 682 - 692 ISSN: 1078-5884 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/auroragastroenterology-faculty/10/