Fecal fistula following appendectomy in Crohn's disease.
Postappendectomy fecal fistula formation in a young patient should suggest the possibility of Crohn's disease. The diagnosis can often be established by injection of water-soluble contrast into the fistula.
D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*