Choledochoduodenal fistula: a complication of a penetrated duodenal ulcer

Hepatogastroenterology. 1996 May-Jun;43(9):489-91.

Abstract

A 44 year old man who had a 5-year history of recurrent duodenal ulcer with a choledochoduodenal fistula is reported. He showed bulbar stricture and was successfully treated with an truncal vagotomy and distal gastrectomy by Billroth II method, leaving the fistula intact. Choledochoduodenal fistula is an uncommon complication of penetrated peptic duodenal ulcer. Surgical treatment for duodenal ulcer has been recommended. Medical management with the recent anti-ulcer drugs for choledochoduodenal fistula also has been reported to gain good results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biliary Fistula / etiology*
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases / etiology*
  • Duodenal Diseases / etiology*
  • Duodenal Ulcer / complications*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
  • Male
  • Peptic Ulcer Perforation / complications*