PURPOSE: A relatively simple radiologically guided method for the treatment of enterocutaneous fistula by gelfoam embolization is described. METHODS: Three cases of chronic enterocutaneous fistula are presented. In each case, a sheath was positioned with its tip at the enteric opening of the fistula. Gelfoam was injected to occlude the fistula at its enteric opening. RESULTS: In each case, there was successful closure of the fistula. CONCLUSIONS: Radiologically guided embolization with gelfoam is a safe, relatively simple procedure, which may be useful in the treatment of chronic enterocutaneous fistula.
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