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  • Title: Successful one-stage operation of aortoesophageal fistula from thoracic aneurysm using a rifampicin-soaked synthetic graft.
    Author: Inoue T, Nishino T, Peng YF, Saga T.
    Journal: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg; 2008 Apr; 7(2):322-4. PubMed ID: 17933834.
    Abstract:
    Aortoesophageal fistula secondary to thoracic aneurysm is rare, but is usually lethal, and few survivors have been reported. We report successful surgery for aortoesophageal fistula in a one-stage operation. Repair involved in situ replacement of the thoracic aneurysm using a rifampicin-soaked graft, primary repair of the esophagus, omental wrap and tube jejunostomy. This is the original report of the surgical repair of aortoesophageal fistula using a rifampicin-soaked graft.
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