Unusual Development of Iatrogenic Complex, Mixed Biliary and Duodenal Fistulas Complicating Roux-en-Y Antrectomy for Stenotic Peptic Disease of the Supraampullary Duodenum Requiring Whipple Procedure: An Uncommon Clinical Dilemma

Complex fistulas of the duodenum and biliary tree are severe complications of gastric surgery. The association of duodenal and major biliary fistulas occurs rarely and is a major challenge for treatment. They may occur during virtually any kind of operation, but they are more frequent in cases compl...

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Main Authors: Francesco A. Polistina, Giorgio Costantin, Alessandro Settin, Franco Lumachi, Giovanni Ambrosino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2010-10-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/322027

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