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Background: An aorto-caval fistula is a rare but critical complication of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture, leading to high-output heart failure and increased venous pressure. The anesthetic management of such cases, particularly when complicated by an intraoperative right-to-left shunt, is seldom reported.
Case Presentation: A 71-year-old man with a history of atrial fibrillation and catheter ablation presented with heart failure and abdominal pain, leading to cardiac arrest. Imaging revealed an AAA rupture into the inferior vena cava. During emergency surgery, severe venous bleeding was managed using intra-aortic balloon occlusion (IABO). Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) identified a right-to-left shunt due to an iatrogenic atrial septal defect.
Conclusion: Early TEE recognition and timely IABO intervention were crucial in managing this complex case, underscoring the importance of these techniques in similar emergency scenarios.
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