Colobronchial and gastrocolic fistulas: rare complication of Crohn's disease

A rare case of colobronchial and gastrocolic fistulas originating from the splenic flexure in a patient with Crohn's disease is presented. A computed tomographic (CT) examination of the chest first suggested the presence of the colobronchial fistula.

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Published inGastrointestinal radiology Vol. 15; no. 4; p. 288
Main Authors Flueckiger, F, Kullnig, P, Melzer, G, Posch, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.1990
Subjects
Adult
Bronchial Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Bronchial Fistula - etiology
Colonic Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Colonic Diseases - etiology
Crohn Disease - complications
Female
Gastric Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Gastric Fistula - etiology
Humans
Intestinal Fistula - diagnostic imaging
Intestinal Fistula - etiology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:A rare case of colobronchial and gastrocolic fistulas originating from the splenic flexure in a patient with Crohn's disease is presented. A computed tomographic (CT) examination of the chest first suggested the presence of the colobronchial fistula.
ISSN:0364-2356
DOI:10.1007/BF01888799