Identification of Persistent Aortocaval Fistula Using Ultrasonography in the Outpatient Setting: A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 150-153
Author(s):  
Richard A. Meena ◽  
Melissa N. Warren ◽  
Thomas E. Reeve ◽  
Olamide Alabi
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Outpatient Setting ◽  
Aortocaval Fistula ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Life Threatening Complication

Aortocaval fistula (ACF) is a rare and life-threatening complication associated with rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (rAAA). Early detection and management of ACF’s during surgical repair of rAAAs is recommended to reduce the risk of future aneurysm-related complications, including mortality. There is a paucity of current literature on the natural history of ACFs postendovascular exclusion. We present a case study describing the detection of a persistent ACF by duplex ultrasonography (DU) postendovascular aortic repair (EVAR).

ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSM – A CASE REPORT

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 54-55
Author(s):  
Prathap Kumar. J.
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Ascending Aorta ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Ultrasound Screening ◽  
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Risk Of Mortality ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Life Threatening

An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal dilation of the aorta to greater than 1.5 times its normal size. They usually cause no symptoms except when ruptured. Occasionally, there may be symptoms like abdominal, back, or leg pain. They are most commonly located in the abdominal aorta, but can also be located in the thoracic aorta, rarely in arch of aorta. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is more common in men, a disease that is often asymptomatic and has up to a 90% risk of mortality if the aneurysm ruptures. It can be easily diagnosed by an ultrasound screening, and if the aneurysm is > 5.5 cm, it can be surgically repaired to prevent a life-threatening rupture. Aneurysm of the ascending aorta is rare but can be easily diagnosed by echocardiogram.

Life-Threatening Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Secondary to Aortoenteric Fistula

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. CCRPM.S376
Author(s):  
Tasbirul Islam ◽  
George Hines ◽  
Douglas S. Katz ◽  
William Purtil ◽  
Francis Castiller
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding ◽  
Aortoduodenal Fistula ◽  
Open Surgical Repair ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Upper Gastrointestinal

We present a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding secondary to an aortoduodenal fistula. The patient had undergone an open surgical repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm five years prior to admission.

Aortocaval fistula complicating abdominal aortic aneurysm: Case report and literature review

1996 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-79 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael S. Fenster ◽  
John M. Dent ◽  
Curt Tribble ◽  
John F. Angle ◽  
Ian J. Sarembock ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Aortocaval Fistula ◽  
Abdominal Aortic

Risperidone-Induced Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: A Case Report and Review

1996 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gb Meterissian
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Prior History ◽  
Extrapyramidal Side Effects ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
History Of ◽  
Life Threatening Complication ◽  
The One

Objectives: 1. To report the case of a 53-year-old patient who developed neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) — a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of neuroleptic therapy — 4 days after treatment with risperidone was initiated. 2. To review previously reported cases of NMS associated with risperidone. Methods: A computerized search of several databases, including MEDLINE, was conducted to find all previously reported cases of NMS with risperidone. Results: Five reported cases of risperidone-induced NMS were found in the literature. All cases including the one reported here displayed typical clinical features of NMS and all 6 patients had a prior history of extrapyramidal side effects and/or NMS. Age and duration of exposure to risperidone did not seem to be of significance. Conclusions: These cases illustrate that clinicians should be on the lookout for risperidone-induced NMS.

scholarly journals Picture Quiz Answer: A Life-Threatening Cause of Abdominal Pain

2014 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-77
Author(s):  
Fahd Rana ◽  
◽  
Muddassir Muhammad Shaikh ◽  
Priya Rajyaguru ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Life Threatening

Following review of the abdominal x-ray, an urgent CT aortogram was undertaken which showed an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) measuring 13 cm in width and 18.9 cm in length (Figure 2 and 3). Furthermore there was some stranding of tissue around the margins of the aorta superiorly consistent with an early leak of the aneurysm. Surgical repair of the giant AAA was carried out; however two days after operation the patient deteriorated suddenly and despite all attempts at resuscitation, he passed away.

Aortocaval Fistula Complicating Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Case Report

2002 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Bong Gak Jeong ◽  
Hyun Kim ◽  
Si Won Kang ◽  
Man Deuk Kim
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortocaval Fistula ◽  
Abdominal Aortic

scholarly journals Surgical Repair of a 13-cm Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Aortocaval Fistula in a 63-Year-Old Tuba Player

2019 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Macit Bitargil ◽  
Nilufer Bektas ◽  
Sinan Omeroglu ◽  
Ismail Koramaz
Keyword(s):  
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Aortocaval Fistula ◽  
Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Treatment Considerations

Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm with aortocaval fistula, a rare condition, can be fatal without prompt intervention. The clinical symptoms are complex and varied, so diagnosis is typically confirmed by use of contrast-enhanced multidetector computed tomography. We report our surgical repair of a 13-cm-diameter infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm and aortocaval fistula in a 63-year-old orchestral tuba player who had 2 classic symptoms of the condition. The unruptured aneurysm and fistula were complicated by acutely angled vessels, so we performed surgery rather than endovascular repair. The patient recovered fully and was discharged from the hospital. This infrarenal aneurysm with aortocaval fistula is perhaps the largest to have been treated successfully by means of open surgery. In addition to our patient's case, we discuss the history and treatment considerations of this rare combined condition.

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