Purpose: A relatively simple radiologically guided method for the treatment of enterocutaneous fistula by gelfoam embolization is described.
Methods: Three cases of chronic enterocutaneous fistula are presented. In each case, a sheath was positioned with its tip at the enteric opening of the fistula. Gelfoam was injected to occlude the fistula at its enteric opening.
Results: In each case, there was successful closure of the fistula.
Conclusions: Radiologically guided embolization with gelfoam is a safe, relatively simple procedure, which may be useful in the treatment of chronic enterocutaneous fistula.
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