Publications by authors named "Zahra Ataie-Ashtiani"

Introduction And Importance: Enteric fistulas commonly arise from inflammatory, infectious, or neoplastic processes. Colosplenic fistulas are rare with only several reported worldwide.

Case Presentation: Herein, we present a case of colosplenic fistula in a 39-year-old gentleman with past history of rectal cancer previously in remission.

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Introduction: Utilising epidural analgesia (EA) during major abdominal surgery in combination with general anaesthetic, is a proven approach to decrease anaesthetic requirement in patients with severe comorbidities, enhance recovery and improve pain management.

Case Presentation: Herein we report a case of an 81-years-old female with bilateral lower limb sensory loss, saddle paraesthesia, paraplegia, and incontinence following a thoracic epidural catheterisation required for low anterior resection of rectal adenocarcinoma. The complication was reported by the patient on the third day of post-op.

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