Breif Report

Aortic Erosion by Duodenal Diverticulum An Unusual Aortoenteric Fistula

Authors: MICHAEL F. ADINOLFI MD, WILLIAM HARDIN MD, MORRIS D. KERSTEIN MD

Abstract

SUMMARYPrimary aortoduodenal fistula presenting as a diverticulum of the distal duodenum with GI bleeding may be a difficult kiagnostic entity with nondianostic endoscopy and angiography. We have described a patient in whom diagnosis was established at laparotomy, with treatment including debridement, repair, and extra-anatomic bypass.

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