• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.37 no.2
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• pp.197-200
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• 2004

Although the formation of fistula between esophagus and adjacent organ is a known complication of the self-expanding esophageal stent, only a few cases of surgically treated bronchoesophageal fistula have been reported. Increasing application of endoscopic stent for benign esophageal strictures increases the chance for this type of delayed complication. We experienced a case of bronchoesophageal fistula caused by esophageal stent for which we performed fistulectomy and Ivor Lewis operation simultaneously. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report on the successful surgical treatment of this complication in Korea.

• Advances in pediatric surgery
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• v.15 no.1
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• pp.58-63
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• 2009

환아는 4개월부터 직장 탈출증과 심한 변비를 보였으며, 9개월에 질로부터 대변이 배출되는 증상을 나타냈으나 검사상 우측 이상 형성 콩팥 및 이소성 요관 이외 특이 소견이 없어 경과 관찰을 시행하였다. 16개월에 전신 마취하에 이학적 검사를 시행하여 누공을 확인하였고 이를 통한 대장 조영술에서 직장 중복증을 진단하여 수술을 시행하였다. 수술 시야에서 직장부터 횡행 결장에 이르는 관형의 뒤창자 중복을 확인하고, 직장-질 누공을 분리하고 결장 및 직장에는 중격절개술을 시행하였으며, 동반된 기형인 이소성 요관과 무기능 우측 신장은 절제하였다. 환아는 수술 후 3년간 잘 지내고 있다. 직장-질 누공을 동반한 관형의 뒤창자 중복은 매우 드문 선천성 기형으로 저자들의 경험을 문헌 고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.26-29
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• 2003

Aorto-gastric fistulas are relatively rare. Fistula formation between the aorta and the gartrointestinal tract is a serious condition that results in severe hemorrhage with a very high mortality rate, We present an unusual case of successful surgical treatment in Chonnam national university hospital ; of a patient with a aortogastric fistula into thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm.

• Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
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• v.25 no.4
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• pp.180-184
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• 2018

Study Design: Case report Objectives: To document fistula formation between the disc and dura by an unrecognized dural tear after percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD). Summary of Literature Review: The risk of durotomy is relatively low with PELD, but cases of unrecognized durotomies have been reported. An effective diagnostic tool for such situations has not yet been identified. Materials and Methods: A patient twice underwent transforaminal PELD under the diagnosis of a herniated lumbar disc at L4-5. She still complained of intractable pain and motor weakness around the left lower extremity at 6 months postoperatively. Magnetic resonance imaging showed no specific findings suggestive of violation of the nerve root. However, L5 and S1 nerve root injury was noted on electromyography. An exploratory operation was planned to characterize damage to the neural structures. Results: In the exploration, a dural tear was found at the previous operative site, along with a fistula between the disc and dura was also found at the dural tear site. The durotomy site was located on the ventrolateral side of the dura and measured approximately 5 mm. The durotomy site was repaired with Nylon 5-0 and adhesive sealants. The patient's preoperative symptoms diminished considerably. Conclusions: Fistula formation between the disc and dura can be caused by an unrecognized dural tear after PELD. Discography is a reliable diagnostic tool for fistulas formed by an unrecognized durotomy.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• v.11 no.1
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• pp.84-88
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• 2008

If multiple magnets are ingested, the potential exists for the magnets attracting one another across the gastrointestinal tract and inducing pressure necrosis, perforation, fistula formation, or intestinal obstruction. We report the case of a 12-year-old boy who suffered from a fistulous communication between the lesser curvature of the mid-body of the stomach and the duodenal bulb, caused by 4 ingested magnets (Singing Magnets, China). The patient presented with moderate mental retardation, a one-year history of cyclic vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. We present the findings of simple abdominal radiography, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, computed tomography, and upper gastrointestinal series. An emergency exploratory laparotomy was performed, which revealed a gastroduodenal fistula. Fistula repair and the removal of 4 magnetic toys were subsequently performed. We emphasize that clinicians who care for children should be aware of the hazards of magnetic toy ingestion.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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• v.82 no.2
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• pp.475-480
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• 2021

Xanthogranulomatous pyelonephritis (XGP) is a rare type of chronic bacterial nephritis, which rarely involves the invasion of adjacent organs or the formation of fistulas due to tissue-destructive granulomatous reactions. Although the invasions of various adjacent organs have been reported in several cases of XGP, MRI data on their features are limited. MRI has a better soft-tissue resolution than CT. Thus, it can identify the extent of extrarenal involvement in advanced XGP, and the findings can be used in treatment planning. Herein, we report a rare case of XGP with nephropleural fistula formation diagnosed using CT and MRI.

• Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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• v.16 no.2
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• pp.482-485
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• 1999

45일된 암컷 English Coca Spaniel(0.65kg, 증례 1)과 60일 된 암컷 진돗개(2.05 kg, 증례 2)가 항문폐쇄증으로 내원하였다. 증례 1은 생후 5일부터 만성적인 설사를 보였으며, 내원 7일 전에 이유시켜 상업용 건사료로 바꾸었다. 내원 당시의 임상증상은 복부팽창, 식욕부진, 항문폐쇄 그리고 질 주위에 오줌과 변으로 오염되어 있었다. 증례 2는 내원 당시 우울증, 복부팽만, 항문폐쇄 등의 임상증상을 보였고 질 주위에 수양성 변으로 오염되어 있었다. 증례 1과 2에서 직장 조영술을 실시해서 직장과 질에 누공이 형성되고, 결장이 팽만되어 있음을 확인하고 수술을 실시하여 누공을 폐쇄하고 항문 형성술을 실시하였다. 증례 1은 수술직후 항문에 변이 불연속적으로 배출되었고, 2달후에는 정상적인 항문괄약근의 운동을 관찰할 수 있었다. 증례 2는 술후 4일에 식욕부진과 원기소실로 폐사하였다.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• v.18 no.2
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• pp.171-175
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• 2014

Pancreatic pseudocyst rupture into the portal vein is a very rare complication and only three reported cases were confirmed using MRI. We report the case of a 50-year-old man with fistula formation between the pseudocyst and the portal vein, confirmed noninvasively by MRI. T2-weighted MR images and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed fluid signal intensity within the portal, superior mesenteric, and splenic veins, and a direct communication between the pseudocyst and the portal vein.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.57 no.4
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• pp.377-380
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• 2004

We report a rare case of idiopathic chylothorax and chyluria. A 31 year-old woman was referred to our hospital with a right-sided pleural effusion. Cream-colored pleural fluid and urine were confirmed as chylothorax and chyluria, respectively, by a lipoprotein electrophoresis. Even though she had previously underwent surgery for pelvic fibrosarcoma and experienced its recurrence, there has been no change of mass size and no evidence of thoracic duct or urinary tract obstruction as of the moment. Hence, idiopathic chylothorax and chyluira was diagnosed. Because she responded poorly to conservative treatment, thoracic duct ligation and pleurodesis were performend ; wherease chyluria was resolved spontaneously.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• v.62 no.6
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• pp.531-535
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• 2007

The esophagus is a rate site for rarely involved site of tuberculosis. The most common cause of esophageal tuberculosis is secondary involvement from adjacent tuberculous lymphadenitis. Esophago-nodal or esophagobronchial fistulas may be formed when tuberculous lymph nodes erode the adjacent esophageal or bronchial wall. We report a patient diagnosed with esophageal tuberculosis, which was complicated by an esophago-mediastinal fistula, by endoscopy, sputum acid fast bacilli (AFB) stain, chest computed tomography (CT), and an esophagogram. The patient was treated with antituberculous agents and chest CT and endoscopy showed that the fistula had closed completely.