Superior Mesenteric Artery-Duodenal Fistula Secondary to a Gunshot Wound. Issue 1 (1st January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fielding, Cory M.; Frandah, Wesam; Krohmer, Steven; Flomenhoft, Deborah
• Is Part Of: Proceedings. Volume 29:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 30
• Page End: 32
• Publication Date: 2016-01-01
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Medicine -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.005
• DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2016.11929347
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0899-8280

Abstract

Abstract : Arterioenteric fistulas are a rare cause of massive gastrointestinal hemorrhage. We present a patient who developed a fistula between a middle colic artery pseudoaneurysm, a proximal branch of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and the third part of the duodenum 2 weeks after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the abdomen. The patient's presentation, evaluation, treatment, and prognosis are discussed. All prior published cases of SMA-duodenal fistulas are reviewed.