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Duodenal fistula

MedGen UID:
75631
•Concept ID:
C0267358
•
Anatomical Abnormality
Synonyms: DF - Duodenal fistula; Duodenal Fistula
SNOMED CT: DF - Duodenal fistula (7780000); Duodenal fistula (7780000)

Definition

An abnormal communication between the duodenum and another organ or cavity. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Prevalence, diagnosis, and surgical management of complex ileocolic-duodenal fistulas in Crohn's disease.
Freund MR, Perets M, Horesh N, Yellinek S, Halfteck G, Reissman P, Rosenthal RJ, Wexner SD
Tech Coloproctol 2022 Aug;26(8):637-643. Epub 2022 Apr 22 doi: 10.1007/s10151-022-02616-x. PMID: 35451660
Management of pancreatic trauma.
Girard E, Abba J, Arvieux C, Trilling B, Sage PY, Mougin N, Perou S, Lavagne P, Létoublon C
J Visc Surg 2016 Aug;153(4):259-68. Epub 2016 Mar 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.02.006. PMID: 26995532
Current status in the multidisciplinary management of duodenal fistula.
Babu BI, Finch JG
Surgeon 2013 Jun;11(3):158-64. Epub 2013 Feb 1 doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2012.12.006. PMID: 23375490

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Duodenal ulcer perforation and its consequences.
Malik M, Magsi AM, Parveen S, Khan MI, Iqbal M
J Pak Med Assoc 2023 Jul;73(7):1506-1510. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.4768. PMID: 37469068
Complex duodenal fistulae: a surgical nightmare.
Leppäniemi A, Tolonen M, Mentula P
World J Emerg Surg 2023 May 19;18(1):35. doi: 10.1186/s13017-023-00503-w. PMID: 37208716Free PMC Article
Optimal surgical management of duodenal fistula in Crohn's disease: a Korean multicenter cohort study.
Oh SY, Kim YI, Yoon YS, Cho MS, Park MY, Ryoo SB, Lee JL, Kim CW, Park IJ, Lim SB, Yu CS
Int J Colorectal Dis 2023 Apr 19;38(1):106. doi: 10.1007/s00384-023-04387-9. PMID: 37074597
Gallstone Ileus. What therapeutic options are there?
Vasilescu AM, Tarcoveanu E, Bradea C, Lupascu C, Stagnitti F
Ann Ital Chir 2022;92:300-306. PMID: 35122424
Management of pancreatic trauma.
Girard E, Abba J, Arvieux C, Trilling B, Sage PY, Mougin N, Perou S, Lavagne P, Létoublon C
J Visc Surg 2016 Aug;153(4):259-68. Epub 2016 Mar 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.02.006. PMID: 26995532

Diagnosis

Prevalence, diagnosis, and surgical management of complex ileocolic-duodenal fistulas in Crohn's disease.
Freund MR, Perets M, Horesh N, Yellinek S, Halfteck G, Reissman P, Rosenthal RJ, Wexner SD
Tech Coloproctol 2022 Aug;26(8):637-643. Epub 2022 Apr 22 doi: 10.1007/s10151-022-02616-x. PMID: 35451660
Gallstone Ileus. What therapeutic options are there?
Vasilescu AM, Tarcoveanu E, Bradea C, Lupascu C, Stagnitti F
Ann Ital Chir 2022;92:300-306. PMID: 35122424
Aorto-duodenal fistula secondary to aortic graft replacement.
Vandermeulen M, Verscheure D, Genser L
Acta Chir Belg 2022 Feb;122(1):74-75. Epub 2022 Jan 3 doi: 10.1080/00015458.2021.2021719. PMID: 34931941
Clinical and endoscopic features of aorto-duodenal fistula resulting in its definitive diagnosis: an observational study.
Ichita C, Sasaki A, Sumida C, Kimura K, Nishino T, Tasaki J, Masuda S, Koizumi K, Kawachi J, Kako M
BMC Gastroenterol 2021 Feb 1;21(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s12876-021-01616-9. PMID: 33526013Free PMC Article
Management of pancreatic trauma.
Girard E, Abba J, Arvieux C, Trilling B, Sage PY, Mougin N, Perou S, Lavagne P, Létoublon C
J Visc Surg 2016 Aug;153(4):259-68. Epub 2016 Mar 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.02.006. PMID: 26995532

Therapy

Modified Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrojejunostomy for Duodenal Fistula.
Zhang J, Qian X, Duan M, Li Y, Wang Z
Dig Dis Sci 2022 Dec;67(12):5355-5358. Epub 2022 Sep 22 doi: 10.1007/s10620-022-07694-3. PMID: 36136280
Aorto-duodenal fistula secondary to aortic graft replacement.
Vandermeulen M, Verscheure D, Genser L
Acta Chir Belg 2022 Feb;122(1):74-75. Epub 2022 Jan 3 doi: 10.1080/00015458.2021.2021719. PMID: 34931941
Current status in the multidisciplinary management of duodenal fistula.
Babu BI, Finch JG
Surgeon 2013 Jun;11(3):158-64. Epub 2013 Feb 1 doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2012.12.006. PMID: 23375490
Clinical features and management of duodenal fistula in patients with Crohn's disease.
Uchino M, Ikeuchi H, Matsuoka H, Matsumoto T, Takesue Y, Tomita N
Hepatogastroenterology 2012 Jan-Feb;59(113):171-4. doi: 10.5754/hge10205. PMID: 22251533
Secondary aortoduodenal fistula.
Geraci G, Pisello F, Li Volsi F, Facella T, Platia L, Modica G, Sciume C
World J Gastroenterol 2008 Jan 21;14(3):484-6. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.484. PMID: 18200675Free PMC Article

Prognosis

Gastric and Duodenal Fistulas in Crohn's Disease, a Surgical Challenge: Report of 5 Cases and a Review of the Literature.
Sobrado Junior CW, Villela Junior HM, Facanali CBG, Sobrado LF, de Camargo MGM, Nahas SC
Am J Case Rep 2023 Sep 4;24:e940644. doi: 10.12659/AJCR.940644. PMID: 37661602Free PMC Article
Duodenal complications in necrotizing pancreatitis: Challenges of an overlooked complication.
Banter LR, Maatman TK, McGuire SP, Ceppa EP, House MG, Nakeeb A, Nguyen TK, Schmidt CM, Zyromski NJ
Am J Surg 2021 Mar;221(3):589-593. Epub 2020 Nov 12 doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2020.11.022. PMID: 33218676
Management of pancreatic trauma.
Girard E, Abba J, Arvieux C, Trilling B, Sage PY, Mougin N, Perou S, Lavagne P, Létoublon C
J Visc Surg 2016 Aug;153(4):259-68. Epub 2016 Mar 16 doi: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2016.02.006. PMID: 26995532
Complex penetrating duodenal injuries: less is better.
Ordoñez C, García A, Parra MW, Scavo D, Pino LF, Millán M, Badiel M, Sanjuán J, Rodriguez F, Ferrada R, Puyana JC
J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2014 May;76(5):1177-83. doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000000214. PMID: 24747446
Secondary aortoduodenal fistula.
Geraci G, Pisello F, Li Volsi F, Facella T, Platia L, Modica G, Sciume C
World J Gastroenterol 2008 Jan 21;14(3):484-6. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.484. PMID: 18200675Free PMC Article

Clinical prediction guides

Duodenal ulcer perforation and its consequences.
Malik M, Magsi AM, Parveen S, Khan MI, Iqbal M
J Pak Med Assoc 2023 Jul;73(7):1506-1510. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.4768. PMID: 37469068
Effect of postoperative utilization of somatostatin on clinical outcome after definitive surgery for duodenal fistula.
Tian W, Zhao R, Luo S, Xu X, Zhao G, Yao Z
Eur J Med Res 2023 Feb 3;28(1):63. doi: 10.1186/s40001-023-00988-w. PMID: 36732816Free PMC Article
Clinical and endoscopic features of aorto-duodenal fistula resulting in its definitive diagnosis: an observational study.
Ichita C, Sasaki A, Sumida C, Kimura K, Nishino T, Tasaki J, Masuda S, Koizumi K, Kawachi J, Kako M
BMC Gastroenterol 2021 Feb 1;21(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s12876-021-01616-9. PMID: 33526013Free PMC Article
Gastrointestinal bleeding due to a primary aortoenteric fistula.
Núñez Delgado Y, Díaz Rubio L, Milena Muñoz A
Rev Esp Enferm Dig 2020 May;112(5):416-417. doi: 10.17235/reed.2020.6427/2019. PMID: 32338019
Bezoar in upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: A single center experience.
Gökbulut V, Kaplan M, Kaçar S, Akdoğan Kayhan M, Coşkun O, Kayaçetin E
Turk J Gastroenterol 2020 Feb;31(2):85-90. doi: 10.5152/tjg.2020.18890. PMID: 32141815Free PMC Article

Recent systematic reviews

A Meta-Analysis of Outcomes After In Situ Reconstructions for Aortic Graft Infection.
Batt M, Feugier P, Camou F, Coffy A, Senneville E, Caillon J, Calvet B, Chidiac C, Laurent F, Revest M, Daures JP; Research Group for Vascular Graft Infection
Angiology 2018 May;69(5):370-379. Epub 2017 Jun 5 doi: 10.1177/0003319717710114. PMID: 28578619
Current status in the multidisciplinary management of duodenal fistula.
Babu BI, Finch JG
Surgeon 2013 Jun;11(3):158-64. Epub 2013 Feb 1 doi: 10.1016/j.surge.2012.12.006. PMID: 23375490

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