Post-traumatic appendicular-cutaneous fistula: a case report.
Appendicular-cutaneous fistula is an uncommon condition that usually occurs as a complication of appendicitis. We report the case of a 28-year-old woman with a chronic appendicular-cutaneous fistula following a road traffic accident in which she sustained a penetrating injury to the abdomen.
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Department of General Surgery, Blackpool Victoria Hospital, Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre NHS Trust, Blackpool, UK.
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000150:complications; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D010537:Peritoneum; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications