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Gastrocolic fistula in a child following corrosive acid ingestion
Aureen Ruby DCunha1, Susan Jehangir1
1Paediatric Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital Vellore, Vellore, India.
Insights
A rare gastrocolic fistula in a child, caused by corrosive acid ingestion, healed spontaneously. This case highlights an unusual cause and remarkable recovery from this gastrointestinal complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Background:
- Gastrocolic fistulas are uncommon in children.
- They typically arise after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement.
Abstract:
Gastrocolic fistulas in children are most commonly seen after placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. We present a 14-year-old girl who developed a gastrocolic fistula following accidental corrosive acid ingestion. On evaluation of her symptoms, a barium swallow identified the gastrocolic fistula. It healed spontaneously in 3 months. This was both unexpected and remarkable. To the best of our knowledge this is the first case of a gastrocolic fistula occurring following corrosive ingestion.
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