Malignant duodenocolic fistula diagnosed by endoscopy.
A case of duodenocolic fistula secondary to carcinoma of the hepatic flexure is reported that was diagnosed by gastroduodenoscopy. The clinical, endoscopic, and radiographic features of this entity are discussed. Treatment options are reviewed.
Roberts
P L
PL
Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, MA 01805.
Coller
J A
JA
Corriveau
S
S
Nielsen-Whitcomb
F F
FF
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications; D000368:Aged; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003110:Colonic Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D004384:Duodenoscopy; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male