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KMID : 0368120090390050209
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Korean Circulation Journal
2009 Volume.39 No. 5 p.209 ~ p.212
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A Case of Aortopulmonary Fistula Caused by a Huge Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
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Kim Sang-Eok
Kim Hyung-Jun
Lee Kwang-Hee
Lee Soo-Hoon
Kim Ki-Young
Yoon Jin-Woo
Bae Soo-Kyung
Choi Sung-Uk
Rho Byung-Hak
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Abstract
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Aortopulmonary fistula is an uncommon but often fatal condition resulting as a late complication of an aortic aneurysm. The most common cause is erosion of a false aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta into the pulmonary artery, resulting in the development of a left-to-right shunt and leading to acute pulmonary edema and right heart failure. We report an our experience with aortopulmonary fistula as a rare complication associated with thoracic aortic aneurysm and high output heart failure.
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KEYWORD
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Fistula, Aortic aneurysm, Heart failure
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