Duodenocolic fistula: case report and review of the literature.
Duodenocolic fistula is a rare complication of malignant and inflammatory bowel disease. It presents as diarrhoea and faeculent vomiting. The diagnosis is established with upper and lower gastrointestinal tract contrast studies. A case is reported and the optimal operative procedure is discussed.
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Lincoln County Memorial Hospital, Troy, MO 63379, USA.
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D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged