Duodenocaval fistula as a result of a fish bone perforation.

Brandão, Daniel; Canedo, Alexandra; Maia, Miguel; Ferreira, Joana; Vaz, Guedes · J Vasc Surg · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Duodenocaval fistula is a rare and potentially lethal condition. We report a case of a 61-year-old female with a duodenocaval fistula resulting from a fish bone perforation of the duodenum who survived with conservative treatment. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a duodenocaval fistula caused by a fish bone. Additionally, besides revising the other possible etiologies for duodenocaval fistulae, we also discuss its diagnosis and treatment.

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