title: Fatal duodenocaval fistula resulting from a giant peptic ulcer. Case report.
abstract: Duodenocaval fistula is exceedingly rare. Penetrating trauma, gunshot wounds and toothpick perforation of the duodenum are known aetiological factors. Two recent case reports have implicated radiation-induced ulceration of the duodenum. We describe the first case of duodenocaval fistula resulting from a giant peptic ulcer of the descending duodenum.
authors: Department of Surgery, Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK.
authors: L A
authors: LA
authors: deSa
authors: M E
authors: ME
authors: Roddie
authors: R C
authors: RC
authors: Williamson
mesh_terms: D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior