Abstract
Acquired aortopulmonary fistulas are a rare complication of acute aortic dissections. We present a case of an aortopulmonary fistula after a Stanford type A dissection, focusing on the imaging findings and etiology of this entity. Early recognition can lead to proper surgical planning and increase the chance of survival.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Aged
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Aortic Dissection / complications
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Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
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Aortic Dissection / surgery
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Arterio-Arterial Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
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Arterio-Arterial Fistula / etiology
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Arterio-Arterial Fistula / surgery
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Contrast Media*
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / diagnostic imaging
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Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / etiology
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Male
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Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities
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Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
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Pulmonary Artery / surgery
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Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
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Stents
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
Supplementary concepts
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Aorta-pulmonary artery fistula