title: The development of spontaneous colo-umbilical fistula.
abstract: A patient with colo-umbilical fistula is reported. This presentation is unique because it documents the development of a fistula from a colonic diverticulum. Sigmoid colectomy was undertaken successfully.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Cambridge, Addenbrooke's Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Pracyk
authors.forename: S G
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Pollard
authors.forename: R Y
authors.initials: RY
authors.lastname: Calne
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D004241:Diverticulum, Colon / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012810:Sigmoid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014472:Umbilicus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*