Abstract
This is a case report of an enterocutaneous fistula complicating total hip arthroplasty, an extremely rare but potentially fatal complication. A 76-year-old woman survived but required extensive prolonged surgical treatment.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Colonic Diseases / etiology*
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Colonic Diseases / surgery
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Colostomy
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Female
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Hip Joint*
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Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Intestinal Fistula / diagnostic imaging
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Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
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Intestinal Fistula / surgery
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Radiography