Gastrocolic (GC) fistula, a rare gastrointestinal pathological condition, is defined as an abnormal connection between the stomach and the colon. Mostly, it involves the greater curvature of the stomach and the transverse part of the colon. Its ...

2017年11月24日 · The computed tomography findings were reviewed and a gastrocolic fistula was suspected (red arrow), gastroenterology consult was placed.She underwent endoscopic evaluation revealing feculent material within the gastric antrum and a 3-mm fistulous tract (Figure B), which on fluoroscopy demonstrated communication with the colon upon contrast injection.

2022年12月1日 · Gastrocolic (GC) fistula is defined as an abnormal pathological communication between the epithelialized mucosal layer of the stomach and the large bowel [1].It is very rare gastrointestinal medical condition, and its precise incidence is unknown and differs between the western and eastern nations.

Causes of Gastrocolic Fistula. Gastrocolic fistula is a rare condition characterized by an abnormal connection between the stomach and colon. This abnormal passageway can develop due to various factors, including previous surgeries such as gastric bypass or other gastrointestinal procedures, peptic ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, or malignancies.

2014年11月15日 · Introduction. Gastrocolic fistula (GCF) is a rare complication of both benign and malignant diseases of the gastrointestinal tract [].In the past 20 years, with the extensive use of proton pump inhibitors, GCFs are less frequently encountered as a complication of benign gastric ulcers [2,3], and the most common etiology of GCF is now malignant gastrointestinal disease, …

Gastrocolic (GC) fistula, a rare gastrointestinal pathological condition, is defined as an abnormal connection between the stomach and the colon. Mostly, it involves the greater curvature of the stomach and the transverse part of the colon. Its precise incidence rate is unknown and largely differs between western and eastern nations.

2021年9月8日 · Complex fistula. This type of fistula occurs in more than one organ. Complications of a GIF. The most serious complication of GIF is sepsis, a medical emergency in which the body has a severe ...

2013年5月1日 · Gastrocolic fistula secondary to gastric carcinoma is very rare possibly be due to earlier diagnosis of carcinomas. There are two theories for the development of a fistula: the tumour may invade directly across the gastrocolic omentum from the originating organ or alternatively, a ulcer may provoke a surrounding inflammatory peritoneal reaction ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a less common cause of gastrocolic fistula than either carcinoma of the stomach or colon. However, use of steroids or aspirin appear to make this a more common complication of benign disease. The typical symptoms are pain, diarrhea, weight loss, foul eructation, and feculent vomiting.

2022年8月24日 · A gastrocolic fistula extends between the large bowel, usually distal, and the stomach, the greater curvature of the body, is the commonest gastric segment affected 4. Radiographic features. Unfortunately, both gastroscopy and colonoscopy often fail to identify the fistulous opening. Biopsies are also often inconclusive.