Choledochoduodenal Fistula (Cdf): A Complication Of Chronic Peptic Ulcer Disease. A Case Report And Review Of Literature.

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Published: 2025-08-15
DOI: https://doi.org/10.82235/wajr.vol13no1.162

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U. U. Iweha
Department of Surgery, Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, Nigeria
N. C. Nwankwo
Department of Radiology, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port-Harcourt. Nigeria.

Abstract

Bilio-enteric fistulas have been reported though not common. They are usually incidental findings during certain investigative procedures. It is mostly associated with gallstones or penetrating abdominal injury. A case of choledochoduodenal fistula (CDF)
complicating chronic duodenal ulcer disease picked up on upper gastro-intestinal barium study, is reported.

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Vol. 13 No. 1 (2006): January - December

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Iweha, U. U., & Nwankwo, N. C. (2025). Choledochoduodenal Fistula (Cdf): A Complication Of Chronic Peptic Ulcer Disease. A Case Report And Review Of Literature. West African Journal of Radiology, 13(1), 22-25. https://doi.org/10.82235/wajr.vol13no1.162

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