Open AccessAorto‐esophageal fistula: the multi‐disciplinary team approach to management
Author(s) -
Wormald Justin C. R.,
Dindyal Shiva,
Thomas Robert,
Peters Christopher John,
Sritharan Kaji
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.631
Subject(s) - medicine , malignancy , thoracic aortic aneurysm , fistula , general surgery , radiology , surgery , aneurysm , aortic aneurysm
Key Clinical Message Aorto‐esophageal fistula is often a terminal event in many patients. The commonest causes are thoracic aortic aneurysm and esophageal malignancy. To achieve a good outcome in this condition, a MDT approach is required that combines the expertize of vascular surgeons, radiologists, and emergency physicians.