Enteric fistula formation secondary to necrotizing enterocolitis.
We report two cases of enterocolonic fistula formation following necrotizing enterocolitis, and a review of the six previously published cases. Ischemic mechanism is the most likely cause. The fistulas were diagnosed by upper gastrointestinal series and contrast enema.
Levin
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Department of Radiology, New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York.
Brill
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Winchester
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D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male