@article{3111727,
    title = "Aortoenteric fistulae: Present-day management",
    author = "Xiromeritis, K. and Dalainas, I. and Stamatakos, M. and Filis, K.",
    journal = "International Journal of Surgery",
    year = "2011",
    volume = "96",
    number = "3",
    pages = "266-273",
    publisher = "International College of Surgeons",
    issn = "1743-9191",
    doi = "10.9738/0020-8868-96.3.266",
    keywords = "aorta disease;  blood vessel fistula;  endovascular surgery;  human;  intestine fistula;  review;  treatment outcome, Aortic Diseases;  Endovascular Procedures;  Humans;  Intestinal Fistula;  Treatment Outcome;  Vascular Fistula",
    abstract = "An aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is a communication between the aorta and an adjacent loop of the bowel. The three most useful diagnostic modalities for detecting AEF are abdominal computed tomography scan with intravenous contrast, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, and arteriography. The treatment of AEFs has improved in recent years, but despite the multiple surgical techniques reported, many of the patients do not survive or are left debilitated after treatment. Endovascular repair isanefficient and safe method to stabilize patients with life-threatening AEFs. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive and synthetic review of the latest advantages on the diagnosis and management of primary and secondary AEF."
}