Citation

Yegane RA, Bashtar R, Bashashati M. Eur. J. Vasc. Endovasc. Surg. 2008; 35(2): 187-189.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.09.002

PMID

17981058

Abstract

PURPOSE: Caustic agent ingestion may produce corrosive lesions that can extend beyond adjacent organs. We report three cases of aortoesophageal fistulas (AEF) after caustic ingestion that were diagnosed by autopsy.
RESULTS: AEF is a fatal complication that should be suspected in any patient with caustic ingestion who presents with gastrointestinal bleeding. A high index of suspicion, early recognition by gastrointestinal endoscopy, computed tomography scan, and aortography are important to improve the outcome.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Aged; Aortic Diseases; Autopsy; Caustics; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Esophageal Fistula; Fatal Outcome; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; Hematemesis; Humans; Male; Suicide; Vascular Fistula