Percutaneous gelfoam embolization of chronic enterocutaneous fistulas: report of three cases.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A relatively simple radiologically guided method for the treatment of enterocutaneous fistula by gelfoam embolization is described. Three cases of chronic enterocutaneous fistula are presented. In each case, a sheath was positioned with its tip at the enteric opening of the fistula. Gelfoam was injected to occlude the fistula at its enteric opening. In each case, there was successful closure of the fistula. Radiologically guided embolization with gelfoam is a safe, relatively simple procedure, which may be useful in the treatment of chronic enterocutaneous fistula.
Medical subject headings
- Cutaneous Fistula
- Embolization, Therapeutic
- Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable
- Hemostatics
- Intestinal Fistula