Cholecystocolic Fistula in a 52-Year-Old Male with Biliary Pancreatitis and Complex Surgical Management: Case Report
Introduction: This report presents a case of a cholecystocolic fistula in a 52-years-old male with chronic cholecystitis.Objective: This case report aimed to identify rare complications of chronic cholecystitis and its effective management.Methods: The patient underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which was converted to open surgery due to extensive adhesions and a cholecystocolic fistula.Results: A cholecystocolic fistula and an impacted gallstone were identified, and the colon was repaired surgically.Conclusion: This case highlighted the importance of identifying rare complications like cholecystocolic fistulas in chronic cholecystitis for effective management.
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21608/ejhm.2025.465270
- Primary Topic
- Biliary and Gastrointestinal Fistulas
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00