title: Gastrocolic Fistula: A Shortcut through the Gut.
abstract: Gastrocolic fistulas are observed in association with several conditions. Traditionally, peptic ulcer disease was commonly implicated in the formation of gastrocolic fistulas; however, this is now a rare etiology. Here, we present a case of gastrocolic fistula secondary to peptic ulcer disease alone, in addition to reviewing the literature and providing options for diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 4Z6.
authors.forename: Nauzer
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Forbes
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8S 4K1.
authors.forename: Raed
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Al-Dabbagh
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8N 4A6.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Lovrics
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8S 4K1.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000150:complications*