title: Crohn's duodeno-colonic fistula preoperatively closed using a detachable endoloop and hemoclips: a case report.
abstract: Duodeno-colonic fistula is an enterocolonic fistula that occurs as a complication of Crohn's disease. Symptoms of duodeno-colonic fistula are similar to those of Crohn's disease, such as weight loss and diarrhea. The treatment of choice is surgery, although medical treatment may also be considered. However, surgery is recommended when all available medical therapies have been ineffective. In this case, we report a secondary duodeno-colonic fistula due to Crohn's disease that was temporarily managed by an endoscopic procedure with a detached endoloop and hemoclips as a bridging therapy to final surgical repair.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Mi Sung
authors: MS
authors: Park
authors: Won Jin
authors: WJ
authors: Kim
authors: Ji Hye
authors: JH
authors: Huh
authors: Soo Jung
authors: SJ
authors: Park
authors: Sung Pil
authors: SP
authors: Hong
authors: Tae Il
authors: TI
authors: Kim
authors: Won Ho
authors: WH
authors: Kim
authors: Jae Hee
authors: JH
authors: Cheon
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D011300:Preoperative Care; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed