Aortoesophageal Fistula and Coarctation of the Aorta in a 15-Year-Old Child

Delayed presentation of coarctation of the aorta can be associated with severe complications. A challenging case of aortoenteric fistula secondary to an aneurysm from coartation of the aorta presented with massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The clinical management of this patient and a review of the literature are presented.

Source: Seminars in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - November 13, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Krieves, M. A., Merritt, G. R., Nichols, C. S., Schwartz, L. I., Campbell, D. N., Bruny, J. L., Fagan, T. E., Thompson, M. E., Ing, R. J. Tags: Clinical Challenges Source Type: research