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This case of aortoduodenal fistula, diagnosed by upper endoscopy, is rare but potentially fatal and difficult to diagnose

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A man in his 60s, under follow-up by our cardiovascular surgery department, underwent abdominal aortic aneurysm graft replacement in April, year X. In December, he presented with abdominal pain and hematochezia. Labs showed anemia. Contrast CT was inconclusive, but ascending colon diverticula suggested possible diverticular bleeding. He was admitted for colonoscopy the next day.

Source: Progress of Digestive Endoscopy

DOI: 10.11641/pde.107.1_94

Authors: Emi Takahashi, Shin-ei Kudo, Yuriko Morita, Yosuke Minegishi, Yutaro Ide, Masahiro Abe, Junichi Seki, Kazuki Kato, Yushi Ogawa, Takemasa Hayashi, Yusuke Takehara, Masashi Misawa, Noriyuki Ogata, Taishi Kawahata, Naruhiko Sawada, Toshiyuki Baba

Institution: SHOWA Medical University Northern Yokohama Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7116880452

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