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Colobronchial and gastrocolic fistulas: rare complication of Crohn's disease
F Flueckiger1, P Kullnig, G Melzer
1Department of Radiology, Karl-Franzens-University, Graz, Austria.
Gastrointestinal Radiology
|January 1, 1990
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This case report details rare colobronchial and gastrocolic fistulas in Crohn's disease. Computed tomography (CT) imaging was crucial in identifying the colobronchial fistula.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
- Gastrointestinal fistulas are uncommon complications of Crohn's disease.
- Colobronchial and gastrocolic fistulas are exceptionally rare manifestations.
Abstract:
A rare case of colobronchial and gastrocolic fistulas originating from the splenic flexure in a patient with Crohn's disease is presented. A computed tomographic (CT) examination of the chest first suggested the presence of the colobronchial fistula.