Arteriointestinal fistula: report of a case following surgery for trauma.

A case of an arteriointestinal fistula following surgery for trauma is reported. In prevention of this complication, it is suggested that temporary ileostomy and mucous fistula be considered in cases of combined right colon and intra-abdominal vascular injuries to eliminate a leaking bowel anastomosis as a source of contamination of the vascular repair.