Primary aortoduodenal fistula and Q fever: An underrecognized association?

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Mejia, A [1 ]
Toursarkissian, B [1 ]
Hagino, RT [1 ]
Myers, JG [1 ]
Sykes, MT [1 ]
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[1] Univ Texas, Hlth Sci Ctr, Vasc Surg Serv, Dept Surg, San Antonio, TX 78229 USA
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10.1007/s100169910046
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We report a rare case of primary aortoduodenal fistula (ADF) secondary to a Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) infection in a patient with an abdominal aortic aneurysm. A review of the available literature on the vascular complications of Q fever is presented. Q fever should be suspected in vascular patients with close animal contact when a standard infectious work-up is unrevealing. Diagnostic steps and management strategies for primary ADF are also briefly reviewed. DOI:10.1007/s100169910046.
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