Estado actual sobre el diagnóstico y tratamiento de fístulas aortoentéricas

An aortoenteric fistula (AEF) is a communication between the aorta and an adjacent bowel loop, directly or due to reconstructive aortic or endovascular surgery. It has a very high associated morbidity and mortality rate, and the diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion based on clinical data and indirect imaging techniques (computed tomography). The most appropriate therapeutic option remains controversial. Endovascular treatment of this complication shows apparently lower morbidity and mortality rates in the short-term, although its role as a definitive treatment is very debatable. The objective of this study is to provide an update and review on changes in the diagnosis and management of AEF.