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Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2003;23:116-118
© 2003 Elsevier Science NL

Case report

Management of aortobronchial fistula following coarctation repair

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK

Received 14 June 2002; received in revised form 11 October 2002; accepted 21 October 2002.

* Corresponding author. Tel.: +44-121-627-2543; fax: +44-121-627-2542
e-mail: robert.bonser{at}uhb.nhs.uk

Aortobronchial fistula is a rare complication following thoracic aortic operations and is invariably fatal if not promptly diagnosed and repaired. Direct prosthetic repair carries a risk of graft repair sepsis and fistula recurrence. We describe two cases presenting with aortobronchial fistula following coarctation repair which were successfully treated by different surgical approaches.

Key Words: Aortobronchial fistula • Coarctation repair