Krieves MA, Merritt GR, Nichols CS, Schwartz LI, Campbell DN, Bruny JL, Fagan TE, Thompson ME, Ing RJ. Aortoesophageal fistula and coarctation of the aorta in a 15-year-old child.
Semin Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2013;
17:294-7. [PMID:
24122581 DOI:
10.1177/1089253213506789]
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Abstract
Delayed presentation of coarctation of the aorta can be associated with severe complications. A challenging case of aortoenteric fistula secondary to an aneurysm from coartation of the aorta presented with massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The clinical management of this patient and a review of the literature are presented.
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