[Ultrasonographic diagnosis of intestinal fistulae associated with Crohn disease]. / Diagnóstico ultrasonográfico de fístulas intestinales asociadas a enfermedad de Crohn.

In two patients with Crohn's disease, abdominal mass and fever, abdominal ultrasound disclosed enteroenteric fistula in one, and intestinal fistula associated to subcutaneous abscess in the second. We emphasize the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of active Crohn's disease, especially as a complementary method for the detection of intraabdominal complications.

[Splenic rupture in acute pancreatitis]. / Rotura esplénica en una pancreatitis aguda.

The case of a 42-years-old male with acute pancreatitis of ethanol origin and formation of pseudocysts in the tail of the pancreas is presented. The patient suddenly presented a picture of hypovolemic shock caused by rupture of the spleen. Emergency splenectomy with resection of necrotic tissue was performed and thrombosis of the splenic vein was observed. The patient evolved satisfactorily following surgery.