Use of a cardiac septal occluder in the treatment of a chronic GI fistula: What should we know before off-label use in the GI tract?

摘要

AGIfistula is defined as an abnormal communication between 2 epithelialized surfaces, which can be characterizedas internal (between 2 abdominal organs) or external(between an abdominal organ and the body surface). Themost common causes of GIfistulas include postoperativeadverse events, longstanding untreated leaks, chronic inflammatory conditions, malignancy, and radiation therapy.