Colorectal Malignancy Complicated by Arterioenteric Fistula.
Am Surg
; 89(9): 3844-3846, 2023 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Arterioenteric fistulas (AEF) are rare and devastating complications of colorectal/pelvic malignancies. These fistulas can be seen following neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy but are exceptionally rare de novo. The reported incidence of AEF is less than 1% and iliac artery-enteric fistulas make up less than .1% of all AEF. Here we present a patient in hemorrhagic shock secondary to an advanced colorectal malignancy without adjuvant therapies with local invasion of the right external iliac artery. Following initial resuscitation and hemorrhage control with coil embolization, definitive control with ligation and excision of the involved artery, end colostomy, and ureteral stent placement was achieved. It is important to consider malignancy as the source of lower gastrointestinal bleeds, especially in elderly patients without current colonoscopy studies. The management of this unfortunate diagnosis often involves a multidisciplinary approach with early and frequent goals of care discussions.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Colorectal Neoplasms
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Vascular Fistula
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Intestinal Fistula
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am Surg
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos