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The patient underwent bilateral axillofemoral bypass, excision of the AAA and endograft, and intestinal perforation repair. Intraoperative cultures grew Lactobacillus paracasei. The patient recovered uneventfully and remained well at 1-year follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Aortoileal fistula after EVAR for AAA is an extremely rare yet potentially fatal complication and should be recognized by both clinicians and patients. It may occur as early as 1 month post-operatively or even more than 10 years after EVAR. 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