Arteriocolic fistulae due to a stab wound: a rare cause of lethal lower gastrointestinal bleeding

J Forensic Leg Med. 2007 Oct;14(7):436-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2006.11.008. Epub 2007 Mar 26.

Abstract

The authors describe the first reported case of lethal lower gastrointestinal bleeding due to an iliocolic fistulae following a single stab wound. They also discuss the pathophysiology of the enterovacscular fistulae, as well as a review of the literature and assess forensic characteristics. This unusual case underlines the importance of being aware of the victim's history in arteriocolic fistulae due to a stab wound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Iliac Artery / injuries*
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology
  • Intestinal Fistula / pathology*
  • Male
  • Vascular Fistula / etiology
  • Vascular Fistula / pathology*
  • Wounds, Stab / complications*