Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is an uncommon and poorly studied postoperative
complication. The objective of this study was to analyze the incidence and resource …

Background: In the era of open abdomen management, the complication of enterocutaneous
fistula (ECF) seems to be increasing in frequency. In nontrauma patients, reported mortality …

Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECF) are recognized complications of various bowel diseases.
Trauma is reported as a rare cause of ECF. ECF following laparotomy for abdominal injury …

Importance Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF), enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF), and intra-
abdominal sepsis/abscess (IAS) are major challenges for surgeons caring for patients …

The appearance of enteric contents from an abdominal incision is a devastating
complication and can be emotionally distressing for both the patient and the operative …

Evidence can be found throughout surgical history of how devastating an enterocutaneous
fistula (ECF) can be for both patient and surgeon. From antiquity, this complication of …

Objective To analyze postoperative outcomes, morbidity, and mortality following
enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) takedown. Design, Setting, and Patients Retrospective review …

Background Most enterocutaneous fistulas are postoperative in origin. Sepsis, malnutrition,
and hydroelectrolytic deficit are still the most important complications to which patients with …

In the past decade, surgeons have seen a quiet but dramatic shift in clinical patterns of
enteric fistulas. Despite advances in nutritional care, infection control, and surgical …

An enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a potentially catastrophic postoperative complication.
Although the morbidity and mortality associated with ECF have decreased over the past 50 …