The management of enterocutaneous fistula in a regional unit in the United kingdom: a prospective study

Vivek Datta, Alec Engledow, Shirley Chan, Alastair Forbes, C Richard Cohen, Alastair Windsor

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Abstract

Enterocutaneous fistula associated with type 2 intestinal failure is a challenging condition that involves a multidisciplinary approach to management. It is suggested that complex cases should only be managed in select national centers in the United Kingdom.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)192-9
Number of pages8
JournalDiseases of the Colon and Rectum
Volume53
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2010

Keywords

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Great Britain
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Intestinal Fistula
  • Middle Aged
  • Nutritional Support
  • Prospective Studies
  • Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
  • Time Factors
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

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