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KMID : 0364020080410040516
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Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2008 Volume.41 No. 4 p.516 ~ p.519
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The Surgical Treatment for Aorto-cutaneous Fistula after Open Heart Surgery -A case report-
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Kim Mi-Jung
Kim Byung-Yul
Shin Yong-Chul
Kim Woo-Sik
Jeong Seong-Cheol
Song Chang-Min
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Abstract
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Aorto-cutaneous fistula is a rare complication after performing open heart surgery, but if this develops, it is a fatal condition. So, prompt diagnosis and aggressive surgical treatment is needed. We report here on a patient who had two mechanical double valves placed during heart surgery and she was treated for repeated sternal wound infections for about 5 years. She visited the ER due to abrupt bleeding at the sternal wound. She was diagnosed as having an aorto-cutaneous fistula by performing an aortogram and we then performed cardio-pulmonary bypass surgery. The patient is currently doing well and is under follow up 24 months after the repair. (Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;41:516-519)
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KEYWORD
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Complication, Aorta, ascending, Sternotomy, Mediastinitis, Aorto-cutaneousfistula
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