The management of Crohn's colitis with colonogastric fistula. Report of a case

Dis Colon Rectum. 1987 Sep;30(9):699-704. doi: 10.1007/BF02561692.

Abstract

Colonogastric fistula, more commonly called "gastrocolic," is a rare complication of Crohn's colitis. The 17th incidence of this fistula is reported. Fecal halitosis is a prominent symptom. Barium enema is the most accurate diagnostic tool. Colonoscopy plays a role in delineating surgical therapy. The stomach resection is described. Because of its pathogenesis, the authors prefer to call this "colonogastric" fistula, rather than gastrocolic fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Colonic Diseases / pathology
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery
  • Crohn Disease / complications*
  • Crohn Disease / pathology
  • Crohn Disease / surgery
  • Female
  • Gastric Fistula / etiology*
  • Gastric Fistula / pathology
  • Gastric Fistula / surgery
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
  • Intestinal Fistula / pathology
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery