Primary aortoenteric fistula due to recurrent colorectal cancer. Report of a case

Dis Colon Rectum. 1990 Feb;33(2):148-9. doi: 10.1007/BF02055546.

Abstract

Primary aortoenteric fistula is rare. The most common cause is atherosclerosis, followed by infection and carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. A case of spontaneous aortojejunal fistula due to recurrent colorectal cancer is reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / complications*
  • Aged
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Fistula / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
  • Jejunal Diseases / etiology*
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / complications*