Duodenohepatic fistula: a rare complication of amebic hepatic abscess. A case report.
A case of an amebic hepatic abscess complicated with a duodenohepatic fistula is presented and the treatment discussed. It is concluded, that a duodenohepatic fistula secondary to an amebic hepatic abscess ought to be operated on to avoid the risk of developing a persistent fistula with secondary pyogenic infection.
D000328:Adult; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008101:Liver Abscess, Amebic / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography