Gastrocolic fistula is an abnormal communication or a fistulous passage connecting the stomach and the colon. Normally it can be an outcome of peptic ulcer disease, malignancy of gastrointestinal tract, granulomatous colitis or trauma^1-4. Gastrocolic fistula following endoscopic cystogastrostomy is a rare occurrence. We present a case of 22 years old male who developed gastrocolic fistula following endoscopic cystogastrostomy. A brief case report and review of literature is presented.

Keywords: Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, Gastro-colic fistula.

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Dr Girish D. Bakhshi

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