Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg.  2002 Feb;35(2):141-143.

Aortobronchial Fistula After Chest Trauma

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  • 1Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, DanKook University, Korea.

Abstract

Few patients with traumatic aortic laceration remain undiagnosed and survive long enough to develop a chronic aneurysm. Such aneurysms are frequently asymptomatic: alternatively, they may manifest chest pain, dysphagia, bronchial irritation, or sudden death. A case of aortobronchial fistula secondary to a chronic post-traumatic aneurysm of the aortic isthmus is presented. Hemoptysis was the main sign. The affected segment of the thoracic aorta was repaired with a Hemashield patch and a left upper lobectomy was performed.

Keyword

Aortic fistula; Chest trauma

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Aorta, Thoracic
Chest Pain
Death, Sudden
Deglutition Disorders
Fistula*
Hemoptysis
Humans
Lacerations
Thorax*
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