Crohn’s Disease Complicated by an Ileo-urachal Fistula

Volume: 28, Issue: 5, Pages: e62 - e63
Published: Nov 17, 2021
Abstract
To the Editors, Fistula formation is a common complication of Crohn’s disease (CD). Approximately 41% of patients will develop a fistula within 30 years of CD diagnosis.1 A fistula may form between adjacent intestine loops or between the intestine and any adjacent structures, such as the retroperitoneum, vagina, urinary bladder, anus, or skin. The urachus is a remnant embryonic structure between the bladder and the umbilicus. The urachal lumen...
Paper Details
Title
Crohn’s Disease Complicated by an Ileo-urachal Fistula
Published Date
Nov 17, 2021
Volume
28
Issue
5
Pages
e62 - e63
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