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A rare case of sigmoid diverticulitis presenting as colocutaneous left lumbar fistula.
- Source :
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Journal of Surgical Case Reports . Aug2024, Vol. 2024 Issue 8, p1-4. 4p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Colonic diverticula are very common as asymptomatic findings on endoscopic examination. Diverticulitis as a complication occurs in ~4% of these patients with well-known further complications. Colocutaneous fistulas are very rare and are usually caused by percutaneous drainage procedures of abscess formations or as a complication of the natural disease. We present here a case report of a 70-year-old man who initially presented with signs of sepsis and later developed a colocutaneous fistula in the lumbar region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20428812
- Volume :
- 2024
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Surgical Case Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179399971
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jscr/rjae487