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A rare case of sigmoid diverticulitis presenting as colocutaneous left lumbar fistula

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Colonic diverticula are very common as asymptomatic findings on endoscopic examination. Diverticulitis as a complication occurs in ~4% of these patients with well-known further complications. Colocutaneous fistulas are very rare and are usually caused by percutaneous drainage procedures of abscess formations or as a complication of the natural disease. We present here a case report of a 70-year-old man who initially presented with signs of sepsis and later developed a colocutaneous fistula in the lumbar region.

Source: Journal of Surgical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae487

Authors: Vesna Potkonjak, Petar Milic, Ljiljana Vuckovic, Jelena Perunovic, Dario Potkonjak

Institutions: Klinički Centar Crne Gore, Univerzitetski Klinički Centar Srbije

Language: English

Topic: Diverticular Disease and Complications

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,050