Urinary fistulae are abnormal connections between the urinary system and adjacent body parts,often resulting from factors such as infection,radiation,malignancy,protracted labor,gynecologic surgery,and gastrointestina...
To the editor: A 70-year-old man presented with coronary artery fistula (CAF) for 20 days. He had a history of angina and breathlessness. Comorbidities included right submandibular gland cyst. The patient was under...
Rectal perforations due to glycerin enemas(GE) typically occur when the patient is in a seated or lordotic standing position.Once the perforation occurs and peritonitis results,death is usually inevitable.We describe ...
Peri-anal fistulae are a worldwide health problem that can affect any person anywhere.Surgical management of these fistulae is not free from risks.Recurrence and fecal incontinence are the most common complications af...
Mirizzi syndrome is a rare cause of intermittent obstructive jaundice,where an impacted stone in the cystic duct or Hartmann's pouch mechanically obstructs the common bile duct(CBD) .We report a rare case of double ch...
AIM:To compare the outcomes of conservative vs surgical treatment of enterocutaneous fistulae(ECF) in a community teaching hospital over a decade.METHODS:All cases of ECF between 1997 and 2007 were reviewed for manage...