Duodenocolic fistula due to safety pin ingestion

Cay, A.; Imamoğlu, M.; Sarihan, H.; Sayil, O.ür.

Turkish Journal of Pediatrics 46(2): 186-188

2004


ISSN/ISBN: 0041-4301
PMID: 15214754
Document Number: 567360
The authors describe the case of a 16-month-old boy with benign duodenocolic fistula due to safety pin ingestion who presented with abdominal pain, diarrhea and weight loss. Etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and management are discussed and the literature is reviewed. Early diagnosis and surgical management are necessary to avoid serious morbidity.

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