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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Jun 2011
Uncommon acquired fistulae involving the digestive system: summary of data.
- I Ashkenazi, O Olsha, B Kessel, M M Krausz, and R Alfici.
- Surgery B Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, P.O. Box 169, Hadera, 38100, Israel. i_ashkenazi@yahoo.com.
- Eur J Trauma Emerg S. 2011 Jun 1;37(3):259-67.
PurposeMost gastrointestinal fistulae commonly occur following surgery. A minority is caused by a myriad of other etiologies and is termed by some as "uncommon fistulae". The aim of this study was to review these fistulae and their treatment.MethodsA literature review was carried out. Searches were conducted in Pubmed and related references reviewed.ResultsExcept for Crohn's disease and diverticulitis, "uncommon fistulae" are described in case reports or very small case series. Most of the patients were treated by surgery.ConclusionsThe anatomic features of the fistula and the etiology usually dictate the approach. Most patients will eventually need surgery to resolve this pathology.
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