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Arterioenteric or arteriotracheal fistula is a known complication of an aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) and is often associated with prolonged nasogastric or endotracheal intubation or oesophageal stenting. Fistula formation from the ARSA can present unexpectedly with rapid exsanguination with massive haemoptysis or haematemesis, and unless promptly recognised and treated is rapidly fatal. We present a novel endovascular method for treating a fistula between the oesophagus, trachea and an ARSA in an unstable patient following oesophageal stent removal, utilising a covered iliac limb stent, eliminating the need for an open surgical approach.

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Background/Introduction Aortic valve replacement (AVR) is the current gold standard treatment for aortic stenosis. In the last 15 years popularity for minimally invasive (MI) AVR has grown exponentially. The most common techniques for MI-AVR are a partial sternotomy (PS) or a mini-thoracotomy (MT). Although MI access is technically more challenging and results in longer cross clamp and cardiopulmonary bypass times, MI has resulted in superior outcomes. Many publications have reported reduced postoperative pain, surgical trauma, blood loss, transfusion requirements, ventilation times, hospital stay with also earlier functional recovery and better cosmesis. Reductions in the incidence of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) have also been shown. Aims/Objectives Compare the incidence of POAF between MT and PS techniques in MI-AVR.