Introduction: Gastrojejunocolic (GJC) fistulae represent a significant post-surgical cause of morbidity and mortality. GJC fistulae represent rare post-surgical complications, and most are associated with gastric surgery. In the past, this complication has been under-recognized because a fistula may form years after surgery. Case presentation: We describe two cases of gastrojejunocolic fistula in men aged 67 and 60 who both initially presented with watery diarrhea and weight loss. Upper GI studies with small bowel follow-through or barium contrast enema studies allowed a conclusive diagnosis to be made. Both patients underwent one-stage en bloc resection, and their postoperative course was uneventful. Conclusion: With surgery, this condition is entirely correctable. Pre-operative nutritional status should be evaluated in patients undergoing corrective surgery, and total parenteral nutrition plays a major role in the provision of bowel rest to allow recovery in malnourished patients. © 2008 Wu et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Wu, J. M., Wang, M. Y., Lee, P. H., & Lin, M. T. (2008). Gastrojejunocolic fistula after gastrojejunostomy: A case series. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-2-193
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