[Aortobronchial fistulas]

Rev Mal Respir. 2004 Nov;21(5 Pt 1):943-9. doi: 10.1016/s0761-8425(04)71476-x.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Aortobronchial fistulas are uncommon but generally fatal if not treated surgically. Haemoptysis is the main symptom of this pathology. STATES OF ART AND PERSPECTIVES: Aortobronchial fistulas occur most commonly in patients with thoracic aneurysms (atherosclerosis, mycotic, aortic surgery's complication...). Main investigation is CT angiography with 2 D and 3 D reconstructions.

Conclusion: Endovascular exclusion can be efficient treatment option.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Aortic Diseases / etiology
  • Aortic Diseases / physiopathology
  • Aortic Diseases / therapy*
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Fistula / etiology
  • Bronchial Fistula / physiopathology
  • Bronchial Fistula / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Hemoptysis / etiology
  • Hemoptysis / therapy
  • Humans
  • Stents
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnosis
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology
  • Vascular Fistula / physiopathology
  • Vascular Fistula / therapy*