Risk Factors for Mortality in Patients with Aortoesophageal Fistula Related to Aortic Lesions

Objective. Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) related to aortic aneurysm and dissection is an uncommon but life-threatening condition. We performed a systematic review of risk factors for mortality and factors associated with the prognosis of AEF. Methods. A systematic search of the PubMed, Embase, and C...

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Main Authors: Shan Li, Feng Gao, Hai-ou Hu, Jin Shi, Jie Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2020-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2020/4850287