Abstract
AIM: Gastro-splenic fistula is a rare entity in which malignant tumors are the primary cause, followed by perforated peptic ulcers and Crohn's disease.
CASE REPORT: A 66 years old patient undergoing chemotherapy for gastric large cells B lymphoma presented fever, fatigue and worsening of general conditions. A CT scan showed the presence of an abdominal abscess resulting from a pathological communication between stomach and spleen.
RESULTS: En - bloc splenectomy and gastric wedge resection was performed; gastric wall was sutured with a linear stapler. Postoperative stay was uneventful; alimentation was restarted 5 days after the surgical procedure, and the patient was discharged 2 days later
CONCLUSION: We have described an unusual case of gastric fistula complicating chemotherapy early diagnosed and successfully treated.
KEY WORDS: Chemothera Gastrosplenic fistula, Lymphoma, Surgery.
Lingua originale | Inglese |
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Rivista | Annali Italiani di Chirurgia |
Volume | 87 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 26 lug 2016 |