Crohn's Duodeno-colonic Fistula Preoperatively Closed Using a Detachable Endoloop and Hemoclips: A Case Report.
- Author:
Mi Sung PARK
1
;
Won Jin KIM
;
Ji Hye HUH
;
Soo Jung PARK
;
Sung Pil HONG
;
Tae Il KIM
;
Won Ho KIM
;
Jae Hee CHEON
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Crohn disease; Intestinal fistula; Endoscopy
- MeSH: Adult; Crohn Disease/complications/*diagnosis; Endoscopy, Digestive System/instrumentation/methods; Female; Humans; Intestinal Fistula/*diagnosis/etiology/surgery; Preoperative Care; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology 2013;61(2):97-102
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Duodeno-colonic fistula is an enterocolonic fistula that occurs as a complication of Crohn's disease. Symptoms of duodeno-colonic fistula are similar to those of Crohn's disease, such as weight loss and diarrhea. The treatment of choice is surgery, although medical treatment may also be considered. However, surgery is recommended when all available medical therapies have been ineffective. In this case, we report a secondary duodeno-colonic fistula due to Crohn's disease that was temporarily managed by an endoscopic procedure with a detached endoloop and hemoclips as a bridging therapy to final surgical repair.
