Enteroatmospheric fistula management by endoscopic gastrostomy PEG tube
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12726
Abstract: Management of small‐bowel fistulas which are in an open abdomen and have no soft tissue overlay or a fistula tract involves many complications and challenges. Controlling the local leakage of enteric contents has a central… read more here.
Keywords: management; endoscopic gastrostomy; fistula; enteroatmospheric fistula ... See more keywords
Innovative approach to open abdomen: converting an enteroatmospheric fistula into an easily manageable stoma
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-234207
Abstract: A 52-year-old super morbidly obese patient underwent elective laparoscopic conversion of a failed silastic ring vertical gastroplasty to a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Following surgery, she developed an anastomotic leak which required emergent laparotomy. The patient… read more here.
Keywords: enteroatmospheric fistula; open abdomen; easily manageable; manageable stoma ... See more keywords