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  • Title: Successful thoracic endovascular aortic repair of an aortoesophageal fistula.
    Author: Ozaki K, Sanada J, Ohtake H, Watanabe G, Matsui O.
    Journal: Vascular; 2013 Apr; 21(2):97-101. PubMed ID: 23508385.
    Abstract:
    We report three cases of aortoesophageal fistula (AEF), in which the patients remained free from catastrophic bleeding after endovascular stent-grafting. The three patients, who were not candidates for surgical repair because of their poor general condition and prognosis, underwent endovascular stent-grafting following the administration of antibiotics and were successfully managed; hemostasis was maintained for several months until their death. Although we did not find any conclusive evidence to support this strategy, our experiences suggest that endovascular stent-grafting of AEF is useful for maintaining hemodynamic stability.
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