Recurrent sepsis resulting from an aorto-appendicular fistula

Abstract

A 75-year-old patient with a history of endovascular aorta repair, low anterior bowel resection and small bowel resection presented with episodes of recurrent sepsis. Radiological imaging and laparotomy revealed an aortoenteric fistula connecting the appendix to the aneurysmatic aorta as the cause of the recurrent sepsis. Surgical removal of the appendix and dismantling of the fistula allowed the patient to recover.

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