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Colovenous fistula complicating diverticulitis. Demonstration by contrast enema.

Abstract
Colonic diverticulitis is frequently complicated by bowel obstruction, abscess, perforation and fistula formation. We report a unique case of colonic diverticulitis complicated by colovenous fistulization with Gastrografin enema examination demonstrating thrombus in the inferior mesenteric vein.
AuthorsB J Rothman, H Cloogman, D Wong
JournalThe American journal of gastroenterology (Am J Gastroenterol) Vol. 75 Issue 6 Pg. 464-8 (Jun 1981) ISSN: 0002-9270 [Print] United States
PMID7270543 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Colectomy
  • Diverticulitis, Colonic (complications, diagnostic imaging)
  • Enema
  • Fistula (complications, surgery)
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula (complications, surgery)
  • Male
  • Mesenteric Veins
  • Radiography
  • Sigmoid Diseases (complications, diagnostic imaging)

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