The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2022
Repair of aortoesophageal fistula with homograft aortic replacement and primary esophageal closure.
The presence of a fistula between the thoracic aorta and the esophagus is a rare and highly fatal condition. This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of the surgical treatment of an aortoesophageal fistula (AEF). ⋯ The strategy for patients with AEF should be individualized. Our surgical strategy for AEF, which includes simultaneous aortic graft replacement and primary repair of esophagus in the same operative field, is feasible and promising.
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J. Thorac. Cardiovasc. Surg. · Jun 2022
Editorial CommentCommentary: Has revascularization MET its match?