A Case of Aortopulmonary Fistula Caused by a Huge Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
10.4070/kcj.2009.39.5.209
- Author:
Sang Eok KIM
1
;
Hyong Jun KIM
;
Soo Hoon LEE
;
Kwang Hee LEE
;
Ki Young KIM
;
Jin Woo YOON
;
Soo Kyung BAE
;
Sung Uk CHOI
;
Byung Hak RHO
Author Information
1. Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongkang Medical Center, Ulsan, Korea. khj035@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Fistula;
Aortic aneurysm;
Heart failure
- MeSH:
Aneurysm, False;
Aorta, Thoracic;
Aortic Aneurysm;
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic;
Arterio-Arterial Fistula;
Fistula;
Heart Failure;
Pulmonary Artery;
Pulmonary Edema
- From:Korean Circulation Journal
2009;39(5):209-212
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Aortopulmonary fistula is an uncommon but often fatal condition resulting as a late complication of an aortic aneurysm. The most common cause is erosion of a false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta into the pulmonary artery, resulting in the development of a left-to-right shunt and leading to acute pulmonary edema and right heart failure. We report an our experience with aortopulmonary fistula as a rare complication associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm and high output heart failure.
