Successful management of malignant colovesical fistula using covered colonic self-expanding metallic stent: a case report

Successful management of malignant colovesical fistula using covered colonic self-expanding metallic stent: a case report

Abstract Background A colovesical fistula (CVF) is commonly treated by resection of the intestine containing the fistula or creation of a defunctioning stoma. We herein report a case of successful fistula closure and avoidance of colostomy after placement of a covered colonic self-expanding metallic...

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Main Authors: Goro Takahashi, Akihisa Matsuda, Takeshi Yamada, Kay Uehara, Seiichi Shinji, Yasuyuki Yokoyama, Takuma Iwai, Kohki Takeda, Sho Kuriyama, Toshimitsu Miyasaka, Shintaro Kanaka, Tai Terayachi, Tetsuya Okino, Hiroshi Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2023-11-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Colovesical fistula
Covered stent
Self-expanding metallic stent
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01784-8
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