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Rectocutaneous fistula

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Perianal discharge.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
Fluoroscopy

Non-ionic contrast material was injected through an external opening in the perianal region at 10 o'clock. 

Tubular opacification is noted with a smooth outline reaching the rectum.

The rectum is opacified with the contrast material.

Case Discussion

The findings described above are in favor of rectocutaneous fistula.

 

This case is also contributed by Dr. Rasool Noori

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