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A Case of Colonic Pseudoobstruction Related to Bacterial Overgrowth Due to a Sigmoidocecal Fistula
A Case of Colonic Pseudoobstruction Related to Bacterial Overgrowth Due to a Sigmoidocecal Fistula
대한소화기학회
김현수, 박창환, 최성규 외 2명
논문정보
- Publisher
- 대한소화기학회지
- Issue Date
- 2014-02-01
- Keywords
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- Citation
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- Source
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- Journal Title
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- Volume
- 63
- Number
- 2
- Start Page
- 125
- End Page
- 128
- DOI
- ISSN
- 15989992
Abstract
Colocolic fistulas are usually a complication of an inflammatory or neoplastic process. Development of these abnormal bowel communications may lead to bacterial overgrowth. We report on a 71-year-old man with a one-year history of recurrent abdominal distension and irregular bowel habits. Abdominal X-rays and computed tomography showed multiple air-fluid levels and loops of distended bowel without evidence of mechanical obstruction or diverticulitis. Colonoscopy showed a fistulous tract between the sigmoid colon and cecum. Results of a lactulose breath test showed high fasting breath CH4 levels, which were thought to be the result of intestinal bacterial overgrowth. The patient was diagnosed with a colonic pseudo-obstruction associated with bacterial overgrowth due to a sigmoidocecal fistula. We recommended surgical correction of the sigmoidocecal fistula; however, the patient requested medical treatment. After antibiotic therapy, the patient still had mild symptoms but no acute exacerbations.
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저자 정보
| 이름 | 소속 |
|---|---|
| 김현수 | 의학과 |
| 박창환 | 의학과 |
| 최성규 | 의학과 |