Colonic fistulization in pancreatitis: case report and literature review.
A case is reported in which pancreatic abscess with erosion into the colon and the splenic artery was treated successfully. The 35 previously reported cases of colonic fistulization in pancreatitis are reviewed, and the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of this complication are discussed.
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010185:Pancreatic Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology