title: Duodeno-pleural fistula: a rare complication of peptic ulcer perforation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Nwose
authors.forename: A M E
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Nwofor
authors.forename: U C
authors.initials: UC
authors.lastname: Ogbuokiri
mesh_terms: 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*