Enterocutaneous fistulas: a primer for radiologists with emphasis on CT and MRI
Abstract Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) represent abnormal communications between the gastrointestinal tract and the skin. Nowadays, the majority (~80%) of ECFs develops secondary to abdominal surgeries; alternative, less common causes include chronic inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2017-09-01
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Series: | Insights into Imaging |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13244-017-0572-3 |