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Colonic fistulization in pancreatitis: case report and literature review
Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|May 1, 1980
Abstract:
A case is reported in which pancreatic abscess with erosion into the colon and the splenic artery was treated successfully. The 35 previously reported cases of colonic fistulization in pancreatitis are reviewed, and the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of this complication are discussed.
Insights
A rare case of pancreatic abscess eroding into the colon and splenic artery was successfully treated. This review discusses the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of colonic fistulization in pancreatitis.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Pancreatic abscess is a severe complication of pancreatitis.
- Erosion into adjacent organs like the colon is a rare but critical event.
Observation:
- A case of pancreatic abscess with fistula formation into the colon and splenic artery is presented.
- The patient underwent successful treatment for this complex complication.
Findings:
- Review of 35 previously reported cases of colonic fistulization in pancreatitis.
- Discussion of the pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and therapeutic strategies for this condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing rare pancreatic abscess complications.
- Provides insights into the successful treatment of pancreatic abscess with colonic and arterial erosion.
- Contributes to the understanding of pancreatitis-related fistulas and their management.