Aortoenteric Fistula as a Complication of Open Reconstruction and Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aorta

The paper intends to present a review of imaging characteristics of secondary aortoenteric fistula (AEF). Mechanical injury, infection, and adherence of a bowel segment to the aorta or aortic graft are major etiologic factors of AEF after open aortic repair. The pathogenesis of AEF formation after e...

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Main Authors: Marek Tagowski, Hendryk Vieweg, Christian Wissgott, Reimer Andresen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Radiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/383159