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Sigmoidoappendiceal fistula—An unusual complication of diverticulitis

Report of a case

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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A case is reported of a sigmoidoappendiceal fistula due to diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon. Only one case has been reported previously.

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, 44106, Cleveland, Ohio

    Maurice van Hillo M.D.,  Victor W. Fazio M.D. & Ian C. Lavery M.D.

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van Hillo, M., Fazio, V.W. & Lavery, I.C. Sigmoidoappendiceal fistula—An unusual complication of diverticulitis. Dis Colon Rectum 27, 618–620 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02553859

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