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Percutaneous Gelfoam Embolization of Chronic Enterocutaneous Fistulas: Report of Three Cases

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Purpose

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.

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The authors thank Mrs. Gynette Kershaw for assistance with the artwork.

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  1. Redcliffe District Hospital, Redcliffe, Australia

    David A. Lisle F.R.A.N.Z.C.R., John C. Hunter F.R.C.R., Clifford W. Pollard F.R.A.C.S. & Roderick C. Borrowdale F.R.A.C.S.

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    David A. Lisle F.R.A.N.Z.C.R.

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Lisle, D.A., Hunter, J.C., Pollard, C.W. et al. Percutaneous Gelfoam Embolization of Chronic Enterocutaneous Fistulas: Report of Three Cases. Dis Colon Rectum 50, 251–256 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-006-0772-2

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