Aorto-pulmonary artery fistula is a rare and lethal occurrence after thoracic surgery and aortic
aneurysms. Here we present a rare occurrence of acute aorto-pulmonary artery fistula in outpatient
department in a follow up patient of aortic valve replacement and discuss challenges faced in
diagnosis, etiopathogenesis and management.
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