Aortoesophageal fistula treated using one-stage total reconstruction: a case report from a high-volume center.
J Cardiothorac Surg
; 18(1): 329, 2023 Nov 14.
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BACKGROUND: Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but typically life-threatening condition. Although several treatment strategies exist, including conservative treatment with intraluminal stent graft and open thoracic aortic replacement, the overall outcome remains poor, ranging from 16 to 39%. Furthermore, esophageal reconstruction methods vary between hospitals. Herein, we report a case of aortoesophageal fistula treated using one-stage total reconstruction. CASE PRESENTATION: This case involved a 58-year-old woman who developed acute type A aortic dissection and underwent successful total arch replacement at the other hospital. However, she developed AEF 1 year later and underwent urgent thoracic endovascular aortic repair, which eventually failed. We performed thoracic aortic replacement, total esophagectomy, gastric tube reconstruction, and omental flap in a one-stage operation. The patient was extubated the next day and transferred to the general ward on postoperative day 3. Computed tomography revealed favorable results. CONCLUSIONS: For postoperative AEF, dedicated debridement with reconstruction is more effective than conservative treatment. In an experienced center, post-procedure-related AEF can be easily treated using one-stage reconstruction.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de la Aorta
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Fístula Vascular
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Fístula Esofágica
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Implantación de Prótesis Vascular
Límite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
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En
Revista:
J Cardiothorac Surg
Año:
2023
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Article
País de afiliación:
Japón
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido