Spontaneous cholecystocutaneous fistula

South Med J. 2004 Feb;97(2):183-5. doi: 10.1097/01.SMJ.0000051150.63130.E8.

Abstract

Spontaneous cholecystocutaneous fistula is rarely observed today because of the early diagnosis and management made possible by ultrasonography, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and effective surgical management of biliary tract disease. We present a case of spontaneous cholecystocutaneous fistula due to cholecystitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cholecystectomy
  • Cholecystitis / complications*
  • Cutaneous Fistula / etiology
  • Cutaneous Fistula / physiopathology
  • Cutaneous Fistula / surgery
  • Drainage
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed