Colocutaneous fistula relating to the migration of a biliary stent

Authors
Figueiras, RG Echart, MO Figueiras, AG Gonzalez, GP
Citation
Rg. Figueiras et al., Colocutaneous fistula relating to the migration of a biliary stent, EUR J GASTR, 13(10), 2001, pp. 1251-1253
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY & HEPATOLOGY
ISSN journal
0954691X → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
10
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1251 - 1253
Database
ISI
SICI code
0954-691X(200110)13:10<1251:CFRTTM>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
The endoscopic placement of endoprostheses to decompress biliary obstructio n is a commonly used treatment for malignant biliary diseases and is also u sed in the treatment of benign biliary strictures. Complications of endopro sthesis placement have been described and include the migration of the sten t. We present a case of a colonic-cutaneous fistula secondary to the migrat ion of a plastic biliary stent with colonic perforation. Eur J Gastroentero l Hepatol 13:1251-1253 (C) 2001 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.