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Primary Salmonella-associated Aortoenteric Fistula Presenting with Massive Hematemesis: A Case Report

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Case report describes a rare salmonella-associated aortoenteric fistula causing gastrointestinal bleeding, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

A primary salmonella-associated aortoenteric fistula led to a fatal case of massive hematemesis.
Initial CT angiography revealed a 6 cm aneurysm with fistulization to the jejunum, complicating management.
Despite aggressive resuscitation efforts, including intubation and massive transfusions, surgical repair was not feasible.
This case underscores the need for early diagnosis and multidisciplinary approaches in treating salmonella-related AEF.

Yakın et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Case report describes a rare salmonella-associated aortoenteric fistula causing gastrointestinal bleeding, highlighting diagnostic challenges.