Colo-pleural fistula.
A case of non-traumatic colo-pleural fistula is recorded for the first time as the cause of a long-standing pleural empyema. The patient was treated with drainage, antibiotics and parenteral nutrition. The fistula was the result of a diverticulitis coli and/or a pancreatitis.
Olesen
L L
LL
Department of Respiratory Medicine, Aalborg Sygehus, Denmark.
Pedersen
J T
JT
D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D004653:Empyema / Q000209:etiology*; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000150:complications*