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  • Title: [Ruputure of an abdominal aortic aneurysm into the inferior vena cava].
    Author: Certík B, Treska V, Molácek J.
    Journal: Rozhl Chir; 2008 Jun; 87(6):301-3. PubMed ID: 18681263.
    Abstract:
    Aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of abdominal aortic aneurysms, resulting in the venous bloodstream overpressure and, in the final stage, inthe congestive heart failure. The authors present a case of an abdominal aortic aneurysm rupturing into the inferior vena cava in a 72-year-old male, which was successfully managed using surgical resection.
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