The Importance of Suspicion for Aortocaval Fistula in a Patient Who Has Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Case Report
Tanıl Özer, Mine Demi̇rbaş, Ufuk Sayar, Muhammet Onur Hanedan, Ali Kemal Arslan, İlker Mataraci
DOI: 10.9739/uvcd.2014-39246 · Page: 082-084 · 20 Views · 0 Downloads · 0 Citations
Abstract
Aortocaval fistula (ACF) is a rare complication that presents with signs of right heart
failure. Renal and hepatic impairments which increase surgical risk may be associated with this
condition. The decision of timing for intervention is important for reducing mortality. In this case,
we aim to share our experience of an urgent surgical approach to an ACF.
Keywords : Arteriovenous fistula; abdominal aorta; inferior vena cava; aortocaval fistula