Aorto-colonic fistula as a late complication of colon interposition for oesophageal atresia.

A 22-year-old man developed severe haematemesis 21 years after colon interposition for long-gap oesophageal atresia. A fistula, from an anastomotic ulcer to the descending thoracic aorta, was discovered and treated successfully by surgical resection. This previously unreported complication highlights the need for the prevention of peptic complications following oesophageal replacement in children.

Successful management of an aortoesophageal fistula using a cryopreserved arterial allograft.

We report a case of aortoesophageal fistula occurring as a complication of colonic esophagoplasty. Emergency treatment during the hemorrhagic phase combined aortic replacement using a cryopreserved arterial allograft and digestive tract exclusion. Immediate recovery and follow-up at 8 months were good.

[Neurosarcoma of the Treitz fossa. Apropos of a case].

A unique neurosarcoma was observed located in the Treitz' fossa. Such tumours are usually occur in Rechlinghausent's disease and are exception in isolated situations. Diagnosis is difficult and requires a small bowel study.