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  • Title: Aortoesophageal fistula after reconstruction of the thoracic spine.
    Author: Floch NR, Harvey JC, Beattie EJ.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 1995 Jul; 60(1):191-2. PubMed ID: 7598591.
    Abstract:
    Aortoesophageal fistula is a rare complication after neurosurgical repair of the thoracic spine. We report an instance of a lethal aortoesophageal fistula caused by a pseudoaneurysm that developed after long contact between the prosthetic material from a spinal reconstruction procedure and the thoracic aorta. Pathologic examination showed that the mesh formed the roof of the pseudoaneurysm and was the most probable cause of the lesion.
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