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World J Clin Cases. Jul 26, 2022; 10(21): 7609-7616
Published online Jul 26, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i21.7609
Differences in examination results of small anastomotic fistula after radical gastrectomy with afterward treatments: A case report
Chen-Yang Lu, Ya-Li Liu, Kui-Jie Liu, Shu Xu, Hong-Liang Yao, Lun Li, Zhu-Shu Guo
Chen-Yang Lu, Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
Ya-Li Liu, Kui-Jie Liu, Shu Xu, Hong-Liang Yao, Lun Li, Zhu-Shu Guo, Department of General Surgery, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
Ya-Li Liu, Zhu-Shu Guo, Clinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China
Author contributions: Lu CY and Guo ZS performed the literature review and collected all the data related to the case report; Liu YL, Liu KJ, Xu S, Yao HL and Li L did the surgical appraisal; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Zhu-Shu Guo, MNurs, Chief Nurse, Clinical Nursing Teaching and Research Section, The Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Central South University, No. 139 Renmin Middle Road, Furong District, Changsha 410011, Hunan Province, China. guozhushu@csu.edu.cn
Received: March 17, 2022
Peer-review started: March 17, 2022
First decision: May 9, 2022
Revised: May 18, 2022
Accepted: June 15, 2022
Article in press: June 15, 2022
Published online: July 26, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Gastrointestinal anastomotic fistula is one of the major complications after gastrointestinal anastomosis. The early diagnosis of small anastomotic fistulas and the choice of treatment are particularly important. We reported a case of a gastrointestinal anastomotic fistula that was not easily diagnosed at an early stage and discussed the advantages and limitations of the current main methods of examination in the context of medical imaging. In addition, we discussed the appropriate treatment for different anastomotic fistulas.