Multidetector computed tomography imaging of aortoenteric fistula

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 2004 May-Jun;28(3):343-7. doi: 10.1097/00004728-200405000-00007.

Abstract

Three case reports illustrating multidetector computed tomography (CT) imaging findings of secondary aortoenteric fistula (AEF) are described and presented in axial sections, multiplanar reformats, and 3-dimensional reconstruction. Fistulae occurred in the early and late postgrafting period and involved both end-to-end and end-to-side aortic graft anastomoses. Multidetector CT is quick and accurate in the diagnosis of bleeding AEF.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aorta, Abdominal
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Duodenal Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnostic imaging*