Primary aortoenteric fistula: a case report and literature review
This case underscores the need to consider PADF in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding, even in the absence of aneurysmal disease, particularly among oncologic patients with prior radiation exposure or retroperitoneal inflammation. Early diagnosis, prompt imaging, and a multidisciplinary approach are essential to improving patient outcomes.
Authors
- Tommaso Donati (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4484-2176)
- Gabriele Sganga
- Sergio Alfieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8057-0788)
- Tommaso Partipilo
- Pietro Fransvea
- Fausto Rosa
Institutions
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (IT)
- Agostino Gemelli University Polyclinic (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-01-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/rc9.0000000000000083
- Primary Topic
- Infectious Aortic and Vascular Conditions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00