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Percutaneous gelfoam embolization of chronic enterocutaneous fistulas: report of three cases.

AbstractPURPOSE:
A relatively simple radiologically guided method for the treatment of enterocutaneous fistula by gelfoam embolization is described.
METHODS:
Three cases of chronic enterocutaneous fistula are presented. In each case, a sheath was positioned with its tip at the enteric opening of the fistula. Gelfoam was injected to occlude the fistula at its enteric opening.
RESULTS:
In each case, there was successful closure of the fistula.
CONCLUSIONS:
Radiologically guided embolization with gelfoam is a safe, relatively simple procedure, which may be useful in the treatment of chronic enterocutaneous fistula.
AuthorsDavid A Lisle, John C Hunter, Clifford W Pollard, Roderick C Borrowdale
JournalDiseases of the colon and rectum (Dis Colon Rectum) Vol. 50 Issue 2 Pg. 251-6 (Feb 2007) ISSN: 0012-3706 [Print] United States
PMID17180253 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Hemostatics
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Cutaneous Fistula (therapy)
  • Embolization, Therapeutic (methods)
  • Female
  • Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable (therapeutic use)
  • Hemostatics (therapeutic use)
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula (therapy)
  • Male

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