Carotid-Esophageal Fistula Treated By Endovascular Approach.
Vasc Endovascular Surg
; 55(4): 419-421, 2021 May.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33375907
The carotid-esophageal fistula is a rare and serious complication of the metallic esophageal prosthesis. A high index of suspicion is required for early diagnosis and treatment, decreasing the morbidity and mortality rate of this severe complication. We report a case of a 4-year-old boy presenting severe upper gastrointestinal bleeding due to a carotid-esophageal fistula, secondary to deployment of an esophageal metallic prosthesis for treatment of a recurrent stenosis. The carotid pseudo-aneurism was successfully treated with stents and coils. Although endovascular treatment is a safe and effective option, arterial stenting in children needs further studies with long-term follow-up.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Artérias Carótidas
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Stents
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Fístula Vascular
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Fístula Esofágica
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Implantação de Prótese
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Embolização Terapêutica
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Estenose Esofágica
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Procedimentos Endovasculares
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Screening_studies
Limite:
Child, preschool
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vasc Endovascular Surg
Assunto da revista:
ANGIOLOGIA
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CARDIOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Estados Unidos