Hydatid cyst fistula into the aorta
Viver, E.; Bianchi, L.; Callejas, J.M.; Martorell, A.
Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery 30(4): 624-626
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-9509 PMID: 2777871 Document Number: 332694
A case is presented of fistula formation between a primary hydatid cyst and the abdominal aorta which we believe is the first in the world literature. The patient underwent surgery with a diagnosis of aneurysm of the coeliac trunk. During the operation the presence was discovered of a hydatid cyst opening into the aorta. It was dealt with by partial resection and closing of the communication. Three months later the patient was readmitted with a new bleeding episode which resulted in a fatal outcome.