Articles Related to fistula
Late Benign Gastrobronchial Fistula after Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer: A Case Report
Benign gastrobronchial fistula (GBF) is extremely rare but highly fatal complication of esophagectomy for upper gastrointestinal system cancers. We present a benign GBF after three years esophagectomy for esophageal cancer with presenting recurrent pneumonia. We choose wedge bronchoplasty without lobectomy and primary repair of gastric conduit as an approach.
Facial Arteriovenous Fistula following Orthodontic Treatment: Case Report
The arteriovenous fistula is an anomalous connection between an artery and a vein. The superficial temporal artery and the facial artery are the most affected in the head and neck regions. It can be congenital, acquired or a post-traumatic fistula.
A Case Report of Gall Bladder Perforation with Huge Abdominal Cyst
We report a case of 19-year-old female presented with history of abdominal distension for 4 months for which she was counselled to
be because of pregnancy. She gave birth to healthy baby one month back but abdominal distension didn’t resolve. On examination, she
had distended and tender abdomen with visible striae.
Rare Case of Coexisting First and Second Bilateral Branchial Fistulas
Branchial arch anomalies are one of the most common congenital anomalies that are usually unilateral, bilateral presentation is rare.
We describe what we believe a rare reported clinical case of a 34-year-old man with coexisting first and second bilateral branchial
fistulas associated with no family history or associated syndrome.
Surgical Approach of an Oronasal Communication Secondary to Septoplasty
Oronasal communications after septoplasty are extremely rare, the authors found only 6 cases after careful literature review, including
some with underlying previous conditions that might have predisposed the outcome (PUBMED search engine).
A Rare Coexistence: Omphalomesenteric Remnant with Appendix and Caecum Duplication
The nutrition source of developing embryo at early stages is the omphalomesenteric duct which obliterates latter. Failure of this obliteration process brings on omphalomesenteric remnants.
A Rare Case Report of a Child Coexistence Thyroglossal Cyst and Second Branchial Cleft Fistulae
Congenitalcervical anomalies are important to consider in the differential of head and neck masses in children and adults. These lesions can present as palpable cystic masses, infected masses, draining sinuses, or fistulae.
Penetrating Arrow Wound of the Chest - A Case Report
In ancient India arrow injury was prevalent as it was a one of the most frequently used weapon. With passage of time use of bow and arrow became restricted to tribal area and its use became limited mostly to hunting. But in the recent years with progressively increasing terrorist activity in some areas arrow injuries are becoming more and more frequent.
Complex Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair with Gracilis Muscle Interposition Flap - Case Series of 5 Patients and Review of Literature
Complex Vescico-vaginal Fistulas (VVF) are a common cause of morbidity especially in elderly patients. These can be one of the most troublesome complications of obstetric trauma and pelvic surgery and usually occur due to previous operative interventions and/or as a result of chronic diseases. These are difficult to repair because of the poor or almost no supporting tissue left at the perineum as a result of the previous insults.
Descriptive Study of Exposure to Inhalation Zanamivir and Pregnancy-Related Outcomes
The Health Improvement Network (THIN) provided data from UK General Practitioners (GPs) for 144 pregnant women who were prescribed zanamivir and 144 age- and date-matched untreated comparators with no recorded diagnosis of influenza. Groups were assessed for baseline characteristics, treatment-emergent diagnoses in the mother, pregnancy outcomes and congenital malformations diagnosed in the offspring within 28 days of birth.
Gastric Type Adenocarcinoma with Fundic Gland Differentiation in the Duodenum Resected by ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection)
Gastric type adenocarcinoma with fundic gland differentiation (GA-FG) has been reported as a new, rare, chief cell
differentiation composed carcinoma. Clinicopathologically, it exists on the gastric cardia/fundus, with low proliferative activity and
low-grade malignancy. Until now, there has been no report of this GA-FG type cancer in the duodenum.
Editorial Board Members Related to fistula
Carmelo Romeo
Pediatric Surgeon
Department of Pediatric, Gynecological, Microbiological and Biomedical Sceinces
University of Messina
Italy
Department of Pediatric, Gynecological, Microbiological and Biomedical Sceinces
University of Messina
Italy
Gregory Kouraklis
Professor of Surgery
National and Kapodistrian University
President of Athens Medical Society
Greece
National and Kapodistrian University
President of Athens Medical Society
Greece