1/275. Pseudomyxoma retroperitonei with spontaneous skin fistula.We describe the imaging features in a patient with pseudomyxoma retroperitonei arising from a mucinous carcinoma of the appendix with spontaneous development of a skin fistula. The thick wall and septa characteristic of pseudomyxoma were best demonstrated on gadolinium-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. This patient illustrates (a) the potential of pseudomyxoma to cause skin fistula and (b) the possibility that this intraabdominal process can first present as a dermatologic complication.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/275. Cardiocutaneous fistula.infection of the Teflon pledgets on the heart suture line after left ventricular aneurysm repair, presenting late with a fistulous tract connecting the heart with the skin (cardiocutaneous fistula) is an uncommon but potentially serious condition. The case is reported of a 73 year old man who developed a cardiocutaneous fistula extending through the left hemidiaphragm and draining at the abdominal wall, which developed six years after left ventricular aneurysmectomy. Following radiographic evaluation, which established the diagnosis, the Teflon pledgets and fistulous tract were successfully surgically removed. Prompt diagnosis depends on a high index of suspicion. Eradication of infection requires excision of infected material, which must be planned on an individual basis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/275. Pouching a draining duodenal cutaneous fistula: a case study.Blockage of the mesenteric artery typically causes necrosis to the colon, requiring extensive surgical resection. In severe cases, the necrosis requires removal of the entire colon, creating numerous problems for the WOC nurse when pouching the opening created for effluent. This article describes the management of a draining duodenal fistula in a middle-aged woman, who survived surgery for a blocked mesenteric artery that necessitated the removal of the majority of the small and large intestine. Nutrition, skin management, and pouch options are described over a number of months as the fistula evolved and a stoma was created.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/275. Colocutaneous fistula after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in a remnant stomach.An 82-year-old woman underwent percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) 5 years after partial gastrectomy for cancer. Four months after PEG insertion, a colocutaneous fistula was noted at exchange of the PEG tube. Colocutaneous fistula is a rare and major complication of PEG with 10 reported cases to date. In eight of the 11 reported cases, including this case, fistulas appeared late (>6 weeks) after PEG insertion. This complication may heal after removal of the PEG alone, if the fistula has formed completely; otherwise a surgical approach is necessary for the treatment. Since five of the 11 reported patients had previously undergone abdominal surgery, prior abdominal surgery may increase the risk of a colonic injury after PEG. Open surgical gastrostomy is a wiser option when performing gastrostomy in patients with prior abdominal surgery.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.3333333333333keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/275. Development of a colocutaneous fistula in a patient with a large surface area burn.A 61 year old female sustained a large surface area burn, complicated by inhalation injury. One month before the incident, she had undergone a left hemicolectomy with colorectal anastomosis for diverticular disease. Due to the severity of her burns, multiple surgical debridement and skin grafting procedures were required, including a large fascial debridement of her flank and back. Her hospital course was complicated by recurrent episodes of pulmonary and systemic infection, as well as pre-existing malnutrition. Prior to her discharge to a rehabilitation center, stool began to drain from her left posterior flank. This complication represented a colonic fistula arising from the recent colon anastomosis. The fistula was managed nonoperatively and gradually closed. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a colocutaneous fistula spontaneously draining from the abdomen via the retroperitoneum in a burn victim, not related to direct thermal injury to the peritoneal cavity.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1.1666666666667keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/275. The use of granulocyte colony stimulating factor to promote wound healing in a neutropenic patient after head and neck surgery.BACKGROUND: neutropenia and neutrophil dysfunction, in association with a variety of diseases, has been shown to play a role in poor wound healing. Wound breakdown with fistula formation in patients undergoing total laryngectomy results in significant morbidity and increased hospital stay. Although malnutrition, prior radiation, diabetes, and other diseases are recognized as factors predisposing patients with head and neck cancer to developing fistulas, neutrophil dysfunction should also be considered. Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) has been used successfully to treat neutropenia and neutrophil dysfunction. methods: This study was conducted as a case report. RESULTS: We present the first report of a neutropenic head and neck cancer patient with a persistent wound of 6 months' duration who showed dramatic improvement after treatment with G-CSF. CONCLUSION: We conclude that G-CSF may represent a useful adjunct in patients with persistent wound healing problems and neutropenia despite adequate treatment by conventional means. Further clinical experience with G-CSF in patients with delayed healing is indicated.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.33333333333333keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/275. Spontaneous cholecystocutaneous fistula presenting in the gluteal region.The complication of cholecystocutaneous fistula secondary to calculus cholelithiasis is an extremely rare occurrence. The incidence has further decreased with the advent of broad-spectrum antibiotics, ultrasonography, and safe and early surgical treatment of biliary tract disease. We are reporting a rare cholecystocutaneous fistula presenting in the right-side gluteal region below the iliac crest.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/275. Treatment of a malignant enterocutaneous fistula with octreotide acetate.An enterocutaneous malignant fistula developed in a patient who had a retroperitoneal angiosarcoma. He was treated with octreotide acetate subcutaneously. drainage decreased and ceased after 2 weeks of therapy. The closure of this malignant fistula suggests that palliative therapy with octreotide acetate merits further study in view of the grave prognosis of this complication.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/275. Pelvic abscess with fistula to the abdominal wall due to verrucous carcinoma.The case report of a 38-year-old woman with a pelvic abscess resulting from verrucous carcinoma of the uterine cervix is presented. This case is remarkable because the abscess formed a fistula through the anterior abdominal wall and because there was no visible lesion on the cervix. The patient underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy, left salpingectomy, fistulectomy, and removal of the abscess. diagnosis was made on pathologic examination of the extirpated specimen. Genital tract verrucous carcinoma and genitocutaneous fistulae are reviewed.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/275. Placement of Palmaz stents in malignant duodenal stenosis through a cutaneous fistula.This is the first report of palliative percutaneous treatment of a malignant duodenal stenosis due to cancer of the pancreatic head with Palmaz stents. A 65-year-old male with a malignant tumour of the pancreatic head developed an abscess with fistular communication to the cutis. In the subsequent course of the disease, tumour growth led to a severe duodenal stenosis. To dilate the tumorous stenosis, three Palmaz stents were introduced coaxially into the duodenum percutaneously, via the preexisting fistula. A technique to pass an almost 90 degrees kink is described. Symptomatic malignant duodenal stenosis was treated by insertion of three Palmaz stents. Due to their accurately controlled passive expansion at the level of the stenosis, and the resulting good adaptation to the individual anatomical situation, they were suitable for application in the duodenum.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = fistula (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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