Spontaneous cholecysto-cutaneous fistula mimicking postoperative scar sinus.

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2002-01-13
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Although biliary fistulae are common, spontaneous biliary fistulae are very rare. Even more rare are spontaneous cholecysto-cutaneous fistulae. A case of spontaneous cholecysto-cutaneous fistula presenting through an abdominal scar mimicking a postoperative scar sinus is presented, the literature is reviewed and the reasons for occurrence of such a fistula are discussed.
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Baskaran V, Chaudhry R. Spontaneous cholecysto-cutaneous fistula mimicking postoperative scar sinus. Tropical Gastroenterology. 2002 Jan-Mar; 23(1): 28-9