Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Diagnosis of Esophago-Aneurysmal Fistula

Yasuyuki NAGAO; Takeshi OKANOUE; Ichiyo KONO; Kei KASHIMA; Seiji KADOWAKI

doi:10.2169/internalmedicine.31.400

Yasuyuki NAGAO, Takeshi OKANOUE, Ichiyo KONO, Kei KASHIMA, Seiji KADOWAKI

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Keywords: MRI, thoracic aneurysm

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1992 Volume 31 Issue 3 Pages 400-403

DOI https://doi.org/10.2169/internalmedicine.31.400

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Abstract

A 77-year-old woman who complained of dysphagia was found to have an aneurysm in the descending aorta. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated the state of thrombi, a thin and irregular soft tissue signal between the aneurysm and the esophagus, which suggested an esophago-aneurysmal fistula revealed by the operation. MRI was effective in the evaluation of the status of aneurysm.
(Internal Medicine 31 : 400-403, 1992)

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