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Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) is a rare but life-threatening complication after endovascular or surgical aortic repair. Here we report a patient with AEF secondary to aortic stent-placement 2 years earlier who presented with hematemesis and died from hemorrhagic shock. By means of this case and the literature, we highlight potential bleeding sources in such a scenario because this is of crucial importance for the management strategy.
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Sager, H.B., Wellhöner, P., Wermelt, J.A. et al. Lethal Hemorrhage Caused by Aortoesophageal Fistula Secondary to Stent-Graft Repair of the Thoracic Aorta. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 34 (Suppl 2), 60–63 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-010-9844-8
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