A strange case of upper obstructive syndrome |
| Published: February 23, 2008, 1:13 pm |
| Tags: health, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal bleeding, vomiting |
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Aorto-duodenal fistulae (ADF) are the most frequent aorto-enteric fistulae (80%) and the most frequent presenting sign of ADF is upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGI). A 59-year-old male patient, who underwent an aortic-bi-femoral bypass five years ago, was admitted to the Emergency Room after five days of persistent occlusive syndrome with dyspepsia and biliary vomiting. [ Full article ] |
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