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Ileal Endometriosis: a Rare Cause of Enterocutaneous Fistula.

Authors :
Ungerleider, Graham
Cheng, Michael
Park, Caroline
Matsushima, Kazuhide
Source :
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery; Jul2019, Vol. 23 Issue 7, p1524-1526, 3p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Highlights from the article: The terminal ileum was observed to pass along the cystic lesion with evidence of oral contrast extrusion from the terminal ileum into the cyst. Graph: Fig. 2Computed tomography of the abdomen and pelvis. a Contrast leak in the fistula tract between a cystic lesion (*) adjacent to the terminal ileum and abscess cavity in the space of Retzius (arrows), b fistula opening in the right groin (arrowheads) A segment of the terminal ileum and the cystic mass were removed en bloc and an abscess cavity in the space of Retzius was entered and appropriately drained.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1091255X
Volume :
23
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137147948
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-018-3976-6