| Literature DB >> 27247538 |
Irena Gribovskaja-Rupp1, Genevieve B Melton2.
Abstract
Management of enterocutaneous fistula represents one of the most protracted and difficult problems in colorectal surgery with substantial morbidity and mortality rates. This article summarizes the current classification systems and successful management protocols, provides an in-depth review of fluid resuscitation, sepsis control, nutrition management, medication management of output quantity, wound care, nonoperative intervention measures, operative timeline, and considerations, and discusses special considerations such as inflammatory bowel disease and enteroatmospheric fistula.Entities:
Keywords: enteroatmospheric fistula; enterocutaneous fistula; mortality; spontaneous closure; timeline
Year: 2016 PMID: 27247538 PMCID: PMC4882173 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1580732
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Colon Rectal Surg ISSN: 1530-9681