title: Gastrocolic fistula-secondary to aspirin abuse.
abstract: Gastrocolic fistula is a rare complication of benign gastric ulcer disease. It has been associated more commonly, in the past, with marginal ulceration following gastrojejunostomy for peptic ulcer disease. We will describe a classic case of gastrocolic fistula as a complication of acetylsalicylic acid abuse in a middle aged female with a remote history of aspirin induced ulcer. Her presentation was classic and required a surgical approach with excellent recovery. We will describe the clinical, radiographic, endoscopic and surgical aspects of this interesting and unusual disorder.
authors.affiliation: Central Plains Clinic, Sioux Falls, SD.
authors.forename: S H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Gutnik
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Willmott
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ziebarth
mesh_terms: D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
chemical_list: D001241:Aspirin