Lessons learned in aortoenteric fistula repair: a multidisciplinary team approach and diagnostic-therapeutic algorithm matter

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2023 Sep;115(9):533-535. doi: 10.17235/reed.2022.9403/2022.

Abstract

Aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is a low-prevalence, life-threatening condition regardless of treatment, with a 30-50% postoperative (≤60 days) mortality. This study aimed to estimate our postoperative cumulative mortality incidence and assess the feasibility of the diagnostic-therapeutic algorithm used in our clinical practice. We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients treated for AEF at a fully-equipped tertiary healthcare center between January 2008 and December 2020.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Aortic Diseases* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Diseases* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula* / etiology
  • Intestinal Fistula* / surgery
  • Patient Care Team
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Vascular Fistula* / diagnostic imaging
  • Vascular Fistula* / surgery