Takedown of enterocutaneous fistula and complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
Surg Clin North Am
; 93(5): 1163-83, 2013 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24035080
ABSTRACT
Key steps in managing patients with enterocutaneous fistulation and an abdominal wall defect include dealing effectively with abdominal sepsis and providing safe and effective nutritional support and skin care, then assessing intestinal and abdominal anatomy, before undertaking reconstructive surgery. The complexity, cost, and morbidity associated with such cases justifies creation of specialized centers in which gastroenterologic, hernia, and plastic surgical expertise, as well as experienced wound and stoma nursing and nutritional and psychological support, can be made available for patients with these challenging problems.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Intestinal Fistula
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Abdominal Wall
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Surg Clin North Am
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom