Primary pseudoaneurysm of the descending aorta

Authors

Saulat H. Fatimi, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Anum I. Malik, Aga Khan University
Awais Ashfaq, Aga Khan University
Naquiya Murtaza, Aga Khan University

Document Type

Article

Department

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Abstract

Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is an atypical cause of massive hematemesis proving to be lethal if left untreated. We report a case of a 56-year-old man who presented with chest pain and hematemesis. He was diagnosed with pseudoaneurysm of the descending aorta and underwent open surgery for primary repair.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Indian Journal of Surgery

Recommended Citation

Fatimi, S., Malik, A., Ashfaq, A., Murtaza, N. (2013). Primary pseudoaneurysm of the descending aorta. Indian Journal of Surgery, 75(S1), 472-474.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_cardiothoracic/63