McDonald G R, Graham K J, Barratt-Boyes B G
Aust N Z J Surg. 1982 Dec;52(6):573-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1982.tb06114.x.
Two atypical patients with spontaneous aortocaval fistulae with a successful outcome, are presented. Lack of physician awareness is considered an important contributor to diagnostic delay. A finding at cardiac catheterization is described. Review of the English literature shows that satisfactory results in the management of this condition can now be expected.