Enteric fistulae result from gastrointestinal perforations in which communication is established between the site of perforation and another hollow viscus, potential space, or skin surface. Certain types of enteric fistulae are difficult to demonstrate by conventional radiographic methods, and CT is unique in its ability to demonstrate the extent and nature of extraluminal changes. The purpose ...

Coronary artery fistulae are a rare cardiovascular anomaly. Even less common are multiple fistulae involving more than 1 coronary artery. Herein we report the case of a 47-year-old woman who had fistulae from both the right coronary and left circumflex coronary arteries draining into the coronary sinus. These lesions we attempted to close percutaneously but subsequently closed surgically. We di...

abdominal tuberculosis is still a prevalent problem of underdeveloped countries. although its incidence has been reduced in developed countries, it is still seen in immigrants and immunodeficient patients frequently. in iran, even though it's incidence has been reduced, we are still confronted with undesired mortality and morbidity. in this article we have evolved new management strategies...

OBJECTIVES Elective laparoscopic surgery for recurrent, uncomplicated diverticular disease is considered safe and effective; however, little data exist on complicated cases. We investigated laparoscopic sigmoid resection for diverticulitis complicated by fistulae. METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of patients who underwent laparoscopic treatment of enteric fistulae complicating dive...