Enterocolonic fistula, a rare complication of necrotizing enterocolitis

F Machiels; E Bodard; M De Maeseneer; B Desprechins; A Casteels; M Osteaux

Enterocolonic fistula, a rare complication of necrotizing enterocolitis

J Belge Radiol. 1996 Dec;79(6):260-1.

Authors

F Machiels¹, E Bodard, M De Maeseneer, B Desprechins, A Casteels, M Osteaux

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatric Radiology, Academic Hospital, Free University of Brussels, Belgium.

PMID: 9031537

Abstract

A case of an enterocolonic fistula as a late complication of necrotizing enterocolitis is presented in a 3-month-old premature baby. The fistula was diagnosed by contrast enema. We describe the typical features of this rare complication.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Colonic Diseases / etiology*
Colonic Diseases / surgery
Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / complications*
Humans
Hyaline Membrane Disease / complications
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
Intestinal Fistula / surgery
Jejunal Diseases / etiology*
Jejunal Diseases / surgery
Male