Aortopulmonary fistula in acute dissection: findings at unenhanced and enhanced computed tomographic imaging

J Thorac Imaging. 2012 Nov;27(6):W168-70. doi: 10.1097/RTI.0b013e31822d9a86.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Aortic Dissection / complications
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aortic Dissection / surgery
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / etiology
  • Arterio-Arterial Fistula / surgery
  • Contrast Media*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / diagnostic imaging
  • Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / etiology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities
  • Pulmonary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Stents
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media

Supplementary concepts

  • Aorta-pulmonary artery fistula