J Korean Soc Traumatol.
2016 Dec;29(4):195-200. 10.20408/jti.2016.29.4.195.
Enteroatmospheric Fistula Associated with Open Abdomen
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- 1Department of Trauma Surgery, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Incheon, Korea. choikangkook@gilhospital.com
- KMID: 2378459
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.20408/jti.2016.29.4.195
Abstract
- Enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF) is one of the most devastating complications in patients with an open abdomen and has associated morbidity and mortality rates. No gold standard therapy has been established for the treatment of EAF, and thus, treatment decision making is dependent on the experience of medical staff. Nevertheless, treatment involves the following; 1) sepsis must be managed, 2) sufficient nutritional support must be provided, and 3) effluent must be isolated from skin and open viscera. Here the authors present the case of a 29-year-old man who developed enteroatmospheric fistula after damage control laparotomy.
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