Abstract
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Three cases of gastrocolic fistula of unusual cause are presented. These include one patient each with carcinoma of the left kidney, gastric lymphoma, and granulomatous colitis.
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The relationships between the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract are illustrated by a cadaveric crosssection.
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The wide variety of diseases resulting in gastrocolic fistula is discussed.
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Careful fluoroscopic and radiographic study may be necessary to detect the site of the fistula and to identify its cause.
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Laufer, I., Joffe, N. & Stolberg, H. Unusual causes of gastrocolic fistula. Gastrointest Radiol 2, 21–25 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02256460
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