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. 2023 Dec;55(S 01):E1135-E1136.
doi: 10.1055/a-2178-4008. Epub 2023 Nov 8.

Endoscopic management of complex colorectal anastomotic leakage with a pelvic collection and rectovaginal fistula

Laurent Monino  1 , Radu Bachmann  2 , Daniel Leonard  2 , Christophe Remue  2 , Etienne Danse  3 , Alex Kartheuser  2 , Tom Moreels  1
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Endoscopic management of complex colorectal anastomotic leakage with a pelvic collection and rectovaginal fistula

Laurent Monino et al. Endoscopy. 2023 Dec.
No abstract available

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Conflict of interest statement

L. Monino is consultant for Prion Medical and Braun Medical, and is a speaker for Olympus Belgium and Olympus Europe. T.G. Moreels is a speaker for Olympus Belgium and Olympus Europe. R. Bachmann, D. Leonard, C. Remue, E. Danse, and A. Kartheuser declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Figures

Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Computed tomography image before surgical drainage showing a complex pelvic collection (blue arrows) associated with a rectovaginal fistula (yellow arrows).
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
Assessment prior to treatment showing: a on endoscopic view, colorectal anastomotic leakage complicated by a pelvic collection; b on fluoroscopic view, a complex pelvic collection associated with a rectovaginal fistula.
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
Follow-up at 9 months showing: a on endoscopic view, complete healing of the colorectal anastomotic leakage; b on fluoroscopic view, recovery of digestive tract integrity.
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