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Duodenocaval fistula: case report and literature review

Journal Article · · Am. Surg.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5168141
Duodenocaval fistulae are rare but may well be the source of gastrointestinal hemorrhage with associated sepsis in patients undergoing surgery and subsequently receiving radiation to the right upper abdomen. Management of these fistulae may be challenging. Diagnosis usually requires a high index of suspicion, particularly in post irradiated patients.
Research Organization:
Emory Univ. School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA (USA)
OSTI ID:
5168141
Journal Information:
Am. Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Surg.; (United States) Vol. 54:3; ISSN AMSUA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English