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Revista Colombiana de Cirugía
Print version ISSN 2011-7582On-line version ISSN 2619-6107
Abstract
CASTRILLON-LOZANO, Jorge Andrés; BONILLA-VERGARA, Hellen Giseth and RIVERA-PEREZ, Miguel Ángel. Enterocutaneous fistula: An approach based on generalities and nutritional status. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2024, vol.39, n.2, pp.291-298. Epub June 12, 2023. ISSN 2011-7582. https://doi.org/10.30944/20117582.2327.
Introduction.
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two epithelialized surfaces. About 80% of enterocutaneous fistulas are of iatrogenic origin secondary to surgery, and a smaller percentage are related to trauma, malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease or ischemia. The associated morbidity and complications can be significant, such as malnutrition, in which multiple factors intervene.
Methods.
A literature search was carried out in the PubMed, Google Scholar and SciELO databases using the keywords described and the most relevant articles from recent years were selected.
Results.
The classification of fistulas is based on their anatomy, their daily secretion output, and their location. There is a classic triad of complications: sepsis, malnutrition and electrolyte abnormalities. Control of fistula output, adequate drainage of the collections and antibiotic therapy are key to the early management of these patients. Recent studies emphasize that sepsis associated with malnutrition are the main causes of mortality.
Conclusions.
This condition represents one of the most difficult and prolonged complications to treat in abdominal and colorectal surgery, and is related to significant rates of morbidity, mortality and high costs for the health system. Multidisciplinary treatment based on fluid resuscitation, sepsis control, nutritional support, and wound care, among other factors, is necessary.
Keywords : intestinal fistula; rectal fistula; cutaneous fistula; nutritional status; morbidity; operative surgical procedures.