Enterocutaneous fistula complicating total hip arthroplasty. A case report

Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1992 May:(278):108-10.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Colonic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery
  • Colostomy
  • Female
  • Hip Joint*
  • Hip Prosthesis / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / diagnostic imaging
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery
  • Radiography