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Percutaneous Gelfoam Embolization of Chronic Enterocutaneous Fistulas: Report of Three Cases

Authors: David A. Lisle, F.R.A.N.Z.C.R., John C. Hunter, F.R.C.R., Clifford W. Pollard, F.R.A.C.S., Roderick C. Borrowdale, F.R.A.C.S.

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum | Issue 2/2007

Purpose

A relatively simple radiologically guided method for the treatment of enterocutaneous fistula by gelfoam embolization is described.

Methods

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.

Results

In each case, there was successful closure of the fistula.

Conclusions

Radiologically guided embolization with gelfoam is a safe, relatively simple procedure, which may be useful in the treatment of chronic enterocutaneous fistula.

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Title: Percutaneous Gelfoam Embolization of Chronic Enterocutaneous Fistulas: Report of Three Cases
Authors: David A. Lisle, F.R.A.N.Z.C.R.
John C. Hunter, F.R.C.R.
Clifford W. Pollard, F.R.A.C.S.
Roderick C. Borrowdale, F.R.A.C.S.
Publication date: 01-02-2007
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum / Issue 2/2007
Print ISSN: 0012-3706
Electronic ISSN: 1530-0358
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10350-006-0772-2

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Percutaneous Gelfoam Embolization of Chronic Enterocutaneous Fistulas: Report of Three Cases

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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