I Ashkenazi1, O Olsha2, B Kessel3, M M Krausz4, R Alfici4. 1. Surgery B Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, P.O. Box 169, Hadera, 38100, Israel. i_ashkenazi@yahoo.com. 2. Surgery Department, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. 3. Trauma Unit, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel. 4. Surgery B Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, P.O. Box 169, Hadera, 38100, Israel.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Most gastrointestinal fistulae commonly occur following surgery. A minority is caused by a myriad of other etiologies and is termed by some as "uncommon fistulae". The aim of this study was to review these fistulae and their treatment. METHODS: A literature review was carried out. Searches were conducted in Pubmed and related references reviewed. RESULTS: Except for Crohn's disease and diverticulitis, "uncommon fistulae" are described in case reports or very small case series. Most of the patients were treated by surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The anatomic features of the fistula and the etiology usually dictate the approach. Most patients will eventually need surgery to resolve this pathology.
PURPOSE: Most gastrointestinal fistulae commonly occur following surgery. A minority is caused by a myriad of other etiologies and is termed by some as "uncommon fistulae". The aim of this study was to review these fistulae and their treatment. METHODS: A literature review was carried out. Searches were conducted in Pubmed and related references reviewed. RESULTS: Except for Crohn's disease and diverticulitis, "uncommon fistulae" are described in case reports or very small case series. Most of the patients were treated by surgery. CONCLUSIONS: The anatomic features of the fistula and the etiology usually dictate the approach. Most patients will eventually need surgery to resolve this pathology.
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