Arteriocolic fistulae due to a stab wound: A rare cause of lethal lower gastrointestinal bleeding

AbstractThe authors describe the first reported case of lethal lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to an iliocolic fistulae following a single stab wound. They also discuss the pathophysiology of the enterovacscular fistulae, as well as a review of the literature and assess forensic characteristics....

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Published in:Journal of forensic and legal medicine 2007-10, Vol.14 (7), p.436-439
Main Authors: Clarot, F., MD, Vaz, E., MD, Muller, J.M., MD, Proust, B., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Fatal Outcome
Forensic Pathology
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - pathology
Humans
Iliac Artery - injuries
Intestinal Fistula - etiology
Intestinal Fistula - pathology
Male
Pathology
Vascular Fistula - etiology
Vascular Fistula - pathology
Wounds, Stab - complications
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Summary:AbstractThe authors describe the first reported case of lethal lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to an iliocolic fistulae following a single stab wound. They also discuss the pathophysiology of the enterovacscular fistulae, as well as a review of the literature and assess forensic characteristics. This unusual case underlines the importance of being aware of the victim’s history in arteriocolic fistulae due to a stab wound.
ISSN:1752-928X
1878-7487
DOI:10.1016/j.jflm.2006.11.008