Healed enteroportal fistula as a complication of liver transplantation

Alshak, N.S.; Yamashita, J.T.; Geller, S.A.

Modern Pathology An Official Journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology Inc 7(3): 412-415

1994


ISSN/ISBN: 0893-3952
PMID: 8058717
Document Number: 423410
The development of a fistula between the intestinal tract and the portal vein has been reported as a complication of trauma, inflammation, and surgical intervention. It has not, however, been specifically reported in a patient who has undergone orthotopic liver transplantation. We recently had the opportunity to study a patient who sustained this rare complication.

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