...:https://dbpia.nl.go.kr/pages/standard-publication-reuse-rights ) Abstract Introduction Anastomotic fistula is the most feared complication in colorectal surgery. It requires early diagnosis followed by urgent treatment. In this study, we analyzed the dynamics of C-reactive protein (CRP) as a marker for early...

... to sudden cardiac death, with younger patients and those with smaller fistulas typically being asymptomatic. The most common symptoms include exertional dyspnea and angina, often due to the coronary steal phenomenon [ 3 , 7–9 ]. The European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association recommend...

... under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ), which permits unrestricted reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract The perianal region is typically the site of a fistula...

... weight loss but has increased post-bariatric complications like fistulas. We treated three patients with post-bariatric complications. Cases included a gastropleural fistula secondary to vertical sleeve gastrectomy and an esophagojejunal fistula secondary to Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Endoscopic vacuum...

... reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract Although the current literature points to surgical complication as the most common cause of entero-cutaneous fistulae, the formation of a colo-cutaneous fistula following a microdiscectomy...

... are rare, and complications like coronary artery fistulae are extremely uncommon. Managing such cases presents a significant challenge. A 75-year-old female presented with a left inguinal mass and palpitations. Computed tomography revealed an abdominal aortic aneurysm and a left common iliac artery...

... with Crohn’s disease (37 with pfCD) from 6 countries participated, with 28/37 (76%) completing the survey. Key themes included patient expectations for MRI, preferences for scan intervals, and report content. Most (93%) wanted MRI reports to compare with previous scans, highlighting fistula changes and new...

... permits unrestricted reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract A 63-year-old male presented with acute onset of intermittent dizziness, visual disturbances, and left temporal headache. Investigations revealed a dural arteriovenous fistula...

... included comparing primary and cumulative patency, safety and the number of procedures required to maintain fistula patency. This prospective, single-centre, two-arm study included patients who underwent the creation of either an endoAVF using the WavelinQ EndoAVF System or an RC AVF at a university...

... the foreign body should be localized and identified based on the medical history, physical examination and imaging [ 1 , 4 ]. Possible complications of foreign body ingestion include gastrointestinal obstruction and bleeding, fistula formation, perforation or extra luminal migration [ 7 , 10 ]. Impactions...

..., please contact [email protected] Abstract A rare spinal vascular malformation, the spinal dural arteriovenous fistula (sDAVF), is characterized by subtle clinical signs that make diagnosis and treatment of it highly challenging. In this case, we report a 70-year-old male who presented...

... destruction ultimately leading to a bladder fistula. However, upon further review of the pathology samples, multinucleated giant cells were identified, raising suspicion for GPA. Further history revealed bloody nasal discharge, and biopsy results from a lung mass also indicated GPA. Based on these findings...

... withdrawal is associated with the high mortality risk observed in patients initiated on HD-CVC. Methods Using the Australia and New Zealand Dialysis and Transplant (ANZDATA) Registry, we examined the association between initial dialysis access [HD-CVC, haemodialysis via arteriovenous fistula (HD-AVF...

... passage and was followed into the vagina through a false patent tract; confirming the diagnosis of a VVF with a blind-ended bladder. The fistula was seen to spontaneously divert, convincing us against fistula closure. A total of 2 days after initial discharge, the patient no longer voided normally...

... of the Creative Commons Attribution License ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ), which permits unrestricted reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract Background and aim High complex anal fistula is a clinical challenge...

... pain, and >2 previous perianal interventions, with a ROC analysis showing that a combination of these red flags was associated with good discrimination of CD versus non-CD (AUC 0.83 [0.72-0.94]). ⁹ It has also been described that several fistula characteristics (ie, multiple internal...

..., and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. Abstract Pouch-related fistulae, such as pouch-anal and pouch-vaginal fistulae, are serious complications that impact ⁓5% of patients undergoing ileoanal pouch surgery, frequently leading to pouch failure. Research on treatment options...

...Natalia Correa Figure 2 Anterior abdominal wall abscess from colo-cutaneous fistula. Figure 3 CT from readmission with anterior abdominal wall abscess and left pelvic abscess. One month prior, the patient was admitted for complicated perforated sigmoid diverticulitis. Treatment included...

... was appreciated ( Fig. 1 ). On hospital Day 20, the patient developed hemorrhagic shock with bloody output from the nasogastric tube and hematochezia. Due to patient’s FA, decision was made to pursue endovascular intervention for suspected hepatobiliary arterial fistula. A supra-celiac arterial aortic occlusion...

... re-use, please contact [email protected] Abstract With the rapid development of pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) surgery, the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and surgical complications has been greatly reduced. The occurrence of POPF is closely related to the quality...