Duodenoportal fistula caused by peptic ulcer after extended right hepatectomy for hilar cholangiocarcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A fistula between the duodenum and the main portal vein near a peptic ulcer is extremely rare, and only two cases of duodenal ulcers have been reported in the past.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report a...

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Main Authors: Uchiyama Kazuhisa, Tani Masaji, Nakatani Yoshihiro, Takifuji Katsunari, Kinoshita Hiroyuki, Yamaue Hiroki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/4/1/84