Aortoenteric Fistula-A Bomb in the Emergency Department: Suspect and do not Wait
Aortoenteric fistulas (AEF) are uncommon but fatal complications during aortic surgery that can cause heavy gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). We present a patient who underwent aortic surgery and developed GIB that led to hemorrhagic shock. A 66-year-old man was transferred to our emergency departmen...
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| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine |
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http://akademikaciltip.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/aortoenteric-fistula-a-bomb-in-the-emergency-depar/21880
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