Aortobronchial fistula presenting as recurrent hemoptysis and successfully treated with an endovascular stent graft

Respiration. 2001;68(5):537-9. doi: 10.1159/000050565.

Abstract

Aortobronchial fistula (ABF) (aortopulmonary fistula) may cause a massive fatal hemoptysis. We have recently seen a patient with ABF presenting with recurrent, massive hemoptysis. She was successfully treated with an endovascular stent graft. The endovascular stent graft may provide an alternative treatment of in patients considered to be poor surgical candidates.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aortic Diseases / complications
  • Aortic Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Diseases / surgery*
  • Bronchial Fistula / complications
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Femoral Artery / transplantation
  • Hemoptysis / diagnosis*
  • Hemoptysis / etiology
  • Hemoptysis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Recurrence
  • Stents*
  • Vascular Fistula / complications
  • Vascular Fistula / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Fistula / surgery*
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures*