Enterocolonic fistula, a rare complication of necrotizing enterocolitis.
A case of an enterocolonic fistula as a late complication of necrotizing enterocolitis is presented in a 3-month-old premature baby. The fistula was diagnosed by contrast enema. We describe the typical features of this rare complication.
Machiels
F
F
Department of Pediatric Radiology, Academic Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Belgium.
Bodard
E
E
De Maeseneer
M
M
Desprechins
B
B
Casteels
A
A
Osteaux
M
M
D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006819:Hyaline Membrane Disease / Q000150:complications; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male