Control of hemorrhage from a mucous fistula with Foley catheter tamponade.

Ganchrow, M I; Facelle, T L · Dis Colon Rectum · 1992

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Abstract

Massive hemorrhage from the colon is always a problem. When that bleeding occurs in a defunctionalized colonic mucous fistula, the surgeon can approach the bleeding site from both ends simultaneously. Two methods of controlling hemorrhage from a mucous fistula with the assistance of Foley catheter tamponade are presented.

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