TY - JOUR A2 - Supinski, Gerald S. AU - Simon, Tracey AU - Feller, Edward PY - 2011 DA - 2011/12/29 TI - Diverse Presentation of Secondary Aortoenteric Fistulae SP - 406730 VL - 2011 AB - Secondary aortoenteric fistula, due to mechanical erosion or infection of a prosthetic graft, is a very rare cause of gastrointestinal bleeding and an uncommon complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. A retrospective chart review conducted at our institution revealed 5 cases of secondary AEF occurring between 2006 and 2010. Presentations were diverse, including hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, and unexplained sepsis. Delay in diagnosis was common. In reporting these cases, we seek to highlight the diverse clinical spectrum and potentially misleading features of this condition. Clinicians must retain a high index of suspicion to avoid potentially catastrophic outcomes. SN - 1687-9627 UR - https://doi.org/10.1155/2011/406730 DO - 10.1155/2011/406730 JF - Case Reports in Medicine PB - Hindawi Publishing Corporation KW - ER -