@article{ref1,
title="Aortoesophageal fistula due to caustic ingestion",
journal="European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery",
year="2008",
author="Yegane, R.-a. and Bashtar, R. and Bashashati, M.",
volume="35",
number="2",
pages="187-189",
abstract="PURPOSE: Caustic agent ingestion may produce corrosive lesions that can extend beyond adjacent organs. We report three cases of aortoesophageal fistulas (AEF) after caustic ingestion that were diagnosed by autopsy. RESULTS: AEF is a fatal complication that should be suspected in any patient with caustic ingestion who presents with gastrointestinal bleeding. A high index of suspicion, early recognition by gastrointestinal endoscopy, computed tomography scan, and aortography are important to improve the outcome.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1078-5884",
doi="10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.09.002",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejvs.2007.09.002"
}