Choledochoduodenal fistula complicating chronic duodenal ulcer in Nigerians.

Successful Endoscopic Treatment of Bouveret Syndrome in a Patient with Choledochoduodenal Fistula Complicating Duodenal Ulcer

INTRODUCTION Cholecystoduodenal fistulas represent the most common type of bilioenteric fistulas while choledochoduodenal fistulas account for only 1-25% of cases. Bilioenteric fistula cases are associated with cholelithiasis and are rarely associated with duodenal peptic ulcers. Here we present the first case of Bouveret syndrome secondary to choledochoduodenal fistula complicating peptic duod...

A case of choledochoduodenal fistula – an unusual case report

Choledochoduodenal fistula (CDF) is an abnormal communication between the choledochus and the duodenum, accounts for 5-25% of all internal biliary fistulas. Here, we report a case of CDF secondary to chronic duodenal ulcer who presented with cholangitis. CDF is suspected in case of pneumobilia, and surgery is recommended for refractory cases.

Choledochoduodenal fistula: an unusual complication of penetrated duodenal ulcer disease

Spontaneous choledochoduodenal fistula in the absence of primary biliary disease is a very unusual complication of duodenal ulcer disease. In most cases it is diagnosed incidentally, because it seldom gives clinical manifestations. Although surgical approaches have been the treatment of choice in the past, the use of modern antisecretory drugs turns now management strategy to more controversial...

A Case of an Unheard Trio of Complications of Chronic Duodenal Ulcer from Gastric Outlet Obstruction, Choledochoduodenal Fistula and Common Bile Duct Stricture

Spontaneous choledochoduodenal fistula secondary to long-standing ulcer disease.

There are several varieties of bilioenteric fistulae. They are usually incidental findings, but once detected, various modalities can then be employed to further delineate the fistula. The fistulae usually arise as a complication of chronic duodenal ulcer disease, cholelithiasis or previous instrumentation to the biliary system. The presence of a fistula per se does not immediately equate to ne...