Spontaneous Aortocaval Fistula Due to Ruptured Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm
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Dear editor, Aortocaval Fistula (ACF) is a rare condition of an Abdominal Aorta Aneurysm (AAA). ACF caused by perforation of atherosclerotic infrarenal aortic aneurysm into the adjacent IVC, iliac vein, or left renal vein. 1 Its incidence is approximately 1-2% which increases to 2-6.97% in the presence of ruptured AAA. 2 ACF is reported more in males (98%) with an average age of 64 years. 3 The common presentations of ACF includes a palpable abdominal mass, continuous bruit or thrill. 2 The early Diagnosis of ACF is very crucial due to the high mortality rate of approximately 30% . 4
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