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We report two cases of enterocolonic fistula formation following necrotizing enterocolitis, and a review of the six previously published cases. Ischemic mechanism is the most likely cause. The fistulas were diagnosed by upper gastrointestinal series and contrast enema.
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Levin, T.L., Brill, P.W. & Winchester, P. Enteric fistula formation secondary to necrotizing enterocolitis. Pediatr Radiol 21, 309–311 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02018636
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