# Intramural Longitudinal Sigmoid Fistula

**Authors:** Brecht Van Berkel, Vincent Sneyers, Geert Verswijvel

PMC · DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.3593 · 2024-06-25

## TL;DR

This paper discusses a rare complication of diverticulitis called a longitudinal intramural sigmoid fistula, which can be seen using CT scans.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the identification and visualization of a rare complication of diverticulitis through CT imaging.

## Key findings

- A longitudinal intramural fistula is a rare complication of diverticulitis.
- Computed tomography (CT) can visualize this rare condition.

## Abstract

Teaching point: A longitudinal intramural fistula is a rare complication of diverticulitis that can be visualised by computed tomography (CT).

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** diverticulitis (MONDO:0004235)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** diverticulitis (MESH:D004238), Fistula (MESH:D005402)

## Figures

2 figures with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11212781/full.md

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Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC11212781