Percutaneous gelfoam embolization of chronic enterocutaneous fistulas: report of three cases.
OBJECTIVE
A relatively simple radiologically guided method for the treatment of enterocutaneous fistula by gelfoam embolization is described.


METHODS
Three cases of chronic enterocutaneous fistula are presented. In each case, a sheath was positioned with its tip at the enteric opening of the fistula. Gelfoam was injected to occlude the fistula at its enteric opening.


RESULTS
In each case, there was successful closure of the fistula.


CONCLUSIONS
Radiologically guided embolization with gelfoam is a safe, relatively simple procedure, which may be useful in the treatment of chronic enterocutaneous fistula.
Lisle
David A
DA
Redcliffe District Hospital, Redcliffe, Australia. dlisle@bigpond.net.au
Hunter
John C
JC
Pollard
Clifford W
CW
Borrowdale
Roderick C
RC
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male
D006490:Hemostatics