Colosplenic Fistula Following Splenic Embolization in a Sickle Cell Disease Patient.

Al Jabri, Abdullah; Al Masrouri, Safiya; Al Adawi, Humaid; Al Qadhi, Hani

Al Jabri, Abdullah; Al Masrouri, Safiya; Al Adawi, Humaid; Al Qadhi, Hani.

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Al Jabri A; Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OMN.
Al Masrouri S; Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OMN.
Al Adawi H; Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OMN.
Al Qadhi H; Surgery, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, OMN.

Cureus ; 16(5): e61011, 2024 May.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38800766

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

This case report details a rare instance of a colosplenic fistula following splenic embolization in a patient with sickle cell disease. The patient, a 29-year-old female, presented with symptoms of left hypochondrial pain and fever. Imaging revealed a splenic abscess characterized by an air-fluid level. Intraoperative observations disclosed that the spleen was entirely replaced by an abscess cavity, with the presence of colosplenic fistulae. A splenectomy and colonic resection were performed. This report highlights a rare complication that occurred a long time after splenic embolization, underscoring the need for a high level of suspicion to prevent serious complications.

Palabras clave

case report; colosplenic fistula; sickle cell disease; splenic abscess; splenic embolization

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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