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  • Title: Aortopulmonary fistula: an uncommon complication in dystrophic aortic aneurysm.
    Author: Massetti M, Babatasi G, Rossi A, Kapadia N, Neri E, Bhoyroo S, Gerard JL, Commeau P, Khayat A.
    Journal: Ann Thorac Surg; 1995 Jun; 59(6):1563-4. PubMed ID: 7771843.
    Abstract:
    Wall dissection is a typical complication in the evolution of Marfan aortic aneurysm and usually is associated with valve regurgitation. Formation of a fistula with adjacent structures is very uncommon. We report the case of a 32-year-old man who presented with the typical features of Marfan's syndrome, with chronic aneurysm of the ascending aorta and acute aortopulmonary fistula. Diagnosis was made preoperatively by aortography; operation was performed successfully. A review of the literature only shows a few cases of aortopulmonary fistula in atherosclerotic, syphilitic, or postendocarditis disease.
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