Author:
Barišiæ G,Krivokapiæ Z,Adžiæ T,Pavloviæ A,Popoviæ M,Gojniæ M
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Colopleural fistula and fecopneumothorax are very rare complications of Crohn's disease. Fistula formation is frequent in Crohn's disease and occurs in approximately 33% of patients. On the other hand, fistulous communication between the pleural cavity and adjacent organs below the diaphragm is extremely rare.
Case presentation
We describe the case of 27 year-old female with colopleural fistula as a complication of Crohn's disease. The diagnosis was established with clinical exam, barium enema, chest X-ray, abdominal and chest CT exam. The treatment was surgical.
Conclusion
Colopleural fistula and fecopneumothorax are rare but life treating complications of Crohn's disease. Surgical treatment is mandatory as soon as the diagnosis is established.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Gastroenterology,General Medicine
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