Imaging and Management of Leaks and Fistulas

John Y. Kim; Debra A. Gervais

doi:10.1055/s-2004-815572

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin intervent Radiol 2003; 20(3): 217-224
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815572

Imaging and Management of Leaks and Fistulas

John Y. Kim^1,2 , Debra A. Gervais²

¹Radiologist, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
²Department of Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Leaks and fistulas can involve multiple organ systems, including the genitourinary, biliary, and gastrointestinal systems. Etiologies include infectious, inflammatory, traumatic injury, postoperative, and iatrogenic injury. Early identification and correct diagnosis are imperative in the appropriate management of these conditions. An array of imaging modalities is available for diagnosing leaks and fistulas, including fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear scintigraphy. Management is a multidisciplinary approach with close communication between the interventional radiologist, surgeon, and medical subspecialist.

KEYWORDS

Leaks - fistulas - imaging - management - interventional radiology

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