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Aortoesophageal Fistula

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Imaging findings

A large collection communicating between the esophagus and an excluded portion of the aorta, showing an endoleak as the likely underlying complication.

Key takeaways

Aortoesophageal fistula is a severe complication of thoracic aortic stent grafting, often presenting with symptoms like hematemesis or hemoptysis, and presents significant management challenges.

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