A Case of Problem-Free Survival Five Years After Abdominal Aortic Sigmoid Colon Fistula Surgery
2024
Five-Year Survival After Aortoenteric Fistula Surgery
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Nakajima Tomohiro, Shibata Tsuyoshi, Miura Shuhei, Iba Yutaka, Kawaharada Nobuyoshi
Primary Institution: Sapporo Medical University
Conclusion
A 71-year-old male developed a secondary aortoenteric fistula after surgery but has remained free of aortic events for five years following a staged surgical approach.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed a secondary aortoenteric fistula four months after surgery.
- A staged surgical approach was employed to manage the condition.
- Postoperative complications included a proximal anastomotic rupture.
- The patient was discharged home on day 65 without recurrent infection.
- At five years follow-up, the patient remains free from aortic events.
Takeaway
A man had a serious condition after surgery but got better with special treatment and has been healthy for five years.
Methodology
The patient underwent a two-stage surgical approach involving bowel resection and graft replacement.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
71-year-old male.
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