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ArticleKorean journal of radiology

Surgical management of enterocutaneous fistula.

Suk-Hwan Lee

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Article in Korean journal of radiology. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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19citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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  3. Small intestinal fistula caused by drainage tube removal: A case report.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025
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  9. Management of Enterocutaneous Fistula: A Review.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2022
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  18. Nutritional Management in Enterocutaneous Fistula. What is the evidence?The Malaysian journal of medical sciences : MJMS
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Suk-Hwan LeeDepartment of Surgery, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul 134-727, Korea. leeshdr@khu.ac.kr

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Enterocutaneous (EC) fistula is an abnormal connection between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and skin. The majority of EC fistulas result from surgery. About one third of fistulas close spontaneously with medical treatment and radiologic interventions. Surgical treatment should be reserved for use after sufficient time has passed from the previous laparotomy to allow lysis of the fibrous adhesion using full nutritional and medical treatment and until a complete understanding of the anatomy of the fistula has been achieved. The successful management of GI fistula requires a multi-disciplinary team approach including a gastroenterologist, interventional radiologist, enterostomal therapist, dietician, social worker and surgeons. With this coordinated approach, EC fistula can be controlled with acceptable morbidity and mortality.

Indexed as

Decision MakingDiagnostic ImagingDigestive System Surgical ProceduresHumansIntestinal FistulaSkin CareIntestinal fistulaMultidisciplinary approachSurgical procedures

Identifiers

PMID22563283
PMCPMC3341456

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