Postoperative fistulas in the GI tract represent an important cause of morbidity and usually require surgical treatment. In selected patients, endoscopic therapy can successfully seal the parietal defect, which leads to a positive outcome. Endoscopic treatment of postoperative fistulas was reported in ...
In a colovesical fistula, the presenting signs are urinary tract infection, fecaluria, and pneumaturia. Fistulas arising in the abdomen can originate from any epithelialized surface of a hollow viscus or drainage duct in the GI or genitourinary (GU) tract, liver, or pancreas. This chapter ...
We contend that there is adequate published evidence to characterize a distinct phenotype of FD that can involve the entire GI tract and other organs. Surgical guidelines may need to be modified to treat this small but important group, which predominantly requires surgical treatment. 中文翻译: ...
gin·gi·val fis·tu·la a sinus tract originating in a peripheral abscess and opening into the oral cavity on the gingiva. Synonym(s): dental fistula Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 gin·gi·val fis·tu·la (jinji-văl fistyū-lă) Sinus tract originating in a ...
Enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF), a special subset of enterocutaneous fistula (ECF), is defined as a communication between the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the atmosphere. It is one of the most devastating complications of "damage control" laparotomy (DCL) and results in significant morbidity ...
Anorectal abscesses and fistula-in-ano represent different stages along the continuum of a common pathogenic spectrum. The abscess represents the acute inflammatory event whereas the fistula is representative of the chronic process.
The patient in case 2 had a clearly identifiable fistula that was posterior to the normal location of the submandibular duct opening in the floor of the mouth. This served as the functional secretory tract for saliva. Interestingly, the patient developed calculi proximal to the fist...
Enterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal communication between epithelial lined lumen of GI tract & epithelium of an adjacentviscous or skin. Objectives: To find out role of octreotide in the management of high enterocutaneous fistula. Design: Case study. Setting:Department of Surgery Unit-II Punjab ...
Book2013, Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (Seventh Edition) Scott A. Engum, Jay L. Grosfeld Explore book Anterior Perineal Anorectoplasty The PSARP has been the mainstay treatment for ARM; however, the anterior perineal anorectoplasty may offer similar outcomes in selected cases. ...
When fever is associated with GI dysfunction postoperatively, evaluation should include early assessment of the GI tract for its continuity. When fistula is suspected, the use of water-soluble GI contrast material is advised to avoid the complication of barium peritonitis. Evaluation with abdomina...