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Endoscopic Fistulotomy Heals a Y-Shaped Entero-Entero-Cutaneous Fistula
Author(s) -
Helen Lee,
Bo Shen
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
acg case reports journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.112
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2326-3253
DOI - 10.14309/crj.2017.60
Subject(s) - medicine , fistulotomy , pouch , proctocolectomy , fistula , surgery , anastomosis , complication , general surgery , disease , anal fistula , ulcerative colitis
Patients may develop fistulas due to Crohn's disease or as a postoperative complication after restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch anal anastomosis. Unfortunately, the treatment of fistulas can be challenging. The current standard of care may include medical therapy and/or surgical intervention. However, endoscopic treatment for postoperative pouch complications has emerged as a valid alternative option. We describe a case of persistent drainage from a Y-shaped entero-entero-cutaneous fistula that resolved after endoscopic fistulotomy with needle knife.

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