Fatal Hemorrhage Due to Aorto-Enteric Fistula: A Case Report.

The abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a vascular condition that commonly affects individuals over the age of 65, leading to complications such as rupture, thrombosis, and embolization that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. Aorto-enteric fistula (AEF), a rare but life-threatening complication of abdominal aortic aneurysms, occurs when there is communication between the aneurysm and adjacent bowel loops. A 63-year-old man presented to the emergency department (ED) with severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and dark, tarry stools.

Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes of Acute Diverticulitis in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Background: Acute diverticulitis is considered one of the most common emergencies presenting with acute abdomen. There is a paucity of literature on the epidemiology and clinical picture of acute diverticulitis among the Middle Eastern population. Thus, this study aimed to describe the epidemiology, complications, and outcomes in addition to the management of acute diverticulitis in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital (KAUH), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.