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Cholecystocolonic fistula secondary to ascending colon diverticular disease: A case report.

Authors :
Bhojani, Fatima
Ahmed Memon, Wasim
Ahmad, Muhammad Nadeem
Muhammad Zohaib Uddin, Mallick
Khan, Sibgha
Nadeem, Naila
Khan, Faheemullah
Zafar, Uffan
Source :
Clinical Case Reports. Sep2024, Vol. 12 Issue 9, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Key Clinical Message: Cholecystocolonic fistula occurring as a complication of colonic diverticular disease is a rarely encountered clinical entity in which the patient may remain asymptomatic or present with vague abdominal or systemic symptoms. Imaging studies are usually not very reliable or effective in detecting direct communication between gallbladder and colon. However, indirect signs such as pneumobilia, gallstones, gallbladder adherent to colon and colonic diverticulosis may help reach the diagnosis. Treatment of cholecystocolonic fistula in symptomatic patients is usually surgical. However, in asymptomatic patients or patients with risk factors and comorbidities, non‐surgical options such as conservative management or biliary stenting can be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20500904
Volume :
12
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Clinical Case Reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179789949
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9405