[A case of sudden death from massive hematemesis due to rupture of an atherosclerotic aneurysm into the esophagus]

Rinsho Hoshasen. 1990 Feb;35(2):309-11.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

A 86-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital following vomiting of a small amount of blood. On the 8th hospital day, the patient suddenly died of massive hematemesis. Autopsy disclosed thoracic aortic aneurysm with esophageal fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aorta, Thoracic
  • Aortic Rupture / complications*
  • Death, Sudden / etiology*
  • Esophageal Fistula / complications*
  • Female
  • Hematemesis / complications*
  • Humans