Colobronchial fistula: an unusual complication of Crohn's disease.
Fistulas secondary to Crohn's disease occur in about 33% of patients. A colobronchial fistula complicating Crohn's disease is very rare, having been reported only twice previously. We present an unusual fistula secondary to Crohn's colitis that originated from the splenic flexure and crossed the diaphragm to involve the bronchial tree.
Department of Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina.
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Singh
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Cole
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Cali
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Finical
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Proctor
D000328:Adult; D001983:Bronchial Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*