A Case of Duodeno-cecal Fistula Developed due to Foreign Body / 대한소화기내시경학회지
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
; : 42-45, 2003.
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ABSTRACT
Gastrointestinal foreign bodies are a common problem. It can be managed by observation, endoscopic removal, and/or surgical intervention. Bowel perforation, obstruction, bleeding, fistularization and abscess formation are common significant complications associated with foreign bodies.A 38-year-old woman with a toothbrush in the duodenum was referred to our hospital due to abdominal pain. Three years ago, she ingested a tooth brush. Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showed a tooth brush placed in the second portion of the duodenum. We removed a tooth brush by a snare and found a fistula at the junction of the second and third portion of the duodenum. Upper gastrointestinal series revealed a fistula between the duodenum and cecum. We report a case of duodeno-cecal fistula developed due to a toothbrush ingested 3 years before.
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Main subject:
Tooth
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Abdominal Pain
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Cecum
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Endoscopy, Digestive System
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Abscess
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Duodenum
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SNARE Proteins
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Fistula
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Foreign Bodies
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Hemorrhage
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Ko
Journal:
Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Year:
2003
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Article