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Incidental Diagnosis of Cholecystocolonic Fistula in An Asymptomatic Male: A Rare Case Presentation

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Cholecystocolonic fistula (CCF) is a rare complication of chronic gallbladder disease, most commonly seen in elderly women aged 60-70 years. Although most cases are detected on imaging, some are discovered incidentally during surgery. If discovered preoperatively, management can be provided operatively or nonoperatively, depending on symptoms and severity. We present a case of a CCF that was discovered in an asymptomatic 72-year-old man during routine colonoscopy screening. Imaging confirmed the diagnosis, and surgical management was performed. This was initially attempted robotically, but was converted to an open cholecystectomy with a proximal transverse colon resection. The patient's postoperative course was unremarkable, and was followed up for a three-month period after their surgery. This case highlights the atypical presentation of CCF and current diagnostic challenges and surgical approaches.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.101933

Authors: Navdeep Bais, Kara Harris, Sanjiv Bais, Syed U Hamdani

Institutions: Ross University School of Medicine, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, St. Anne Mercy Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7125415794