Duodeno-pleural fistula: a rare complication of peptic ulcer perforation.
Duodenopleural fistula is a very uncommon complication of peptic ulcer perforation and usually follows empyema after a subdiaphragmatic abscess rupture. We present a rare case of duodenopleural fistula following subdiaphragmatic abscess, which resulted in thoracic empyema after gastric perforation.
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Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
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Ogbuokiri
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D000328:Adult; D016154:Digestive System Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010439:Peptic Ulcer Perforation / Q000150:complications*; D010994:Pleura / Q000473:pathology*; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000209:etiology*