title: Gastrocolic fistulae as a consequence of benign gastric ulcer disease.
abstract: Gastrocolic fistulae are a rare entity, occurring most commonly in the context of a malignant process or less frequently as a complication of a benign gastric ulcer. Presenting symptoms tend to be nonspecific, but the diagnosis can be confirmed with near certainty by barium enema examination or an upper gastrointestinal series. Although the management of gastrocolic fistulae has historically been surgical, medical management has recently been recommended as the first line of treatment when an underlying malignancy can be excluded.
authors.affiliation: Division of General Surgery, Royal University Hospital and St. Paul's Hospital, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada. jeffmarschall@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Jeff
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Marschall
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bigsby
authors.forename: Patrik
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nechala
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000150:complications*
chemical_list: D001466:Barium Sulfate