Introduction No definitive data describing associations between cases of Open Abdomen
(OA) and Entero-atmospheric fistulae (EAF) exist. The World Society of Emergency Surgery …

BACKGROUND It remains an extreme challenge in clinical practice to manage the
enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF), which is a severer complication after abdominal opening. In …

The management of enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF) in open abdomen (OA) therapy is
challenging and associated with a high mortality rate. The introduction of negative pressure …

There are few complications dreaded more by the general surgeon than the development of
an enteroatmospheric fistula in the face of the open abdomen. The open abdomen has …

Development of an enteroatmospheric fistula (EAF) in the midst of an open abdomen
represents a surgical nightmare, with an extremely challenging critical care problem set …

The occurrence of an enteric fistula in the middle of an open abdomen is called an
enteroatmospheric fistula, which is the most challenging and feared complication for a …

Objective: To evaluate the influence of a visceral protective layer (VPL) on the formation of
enteroatmospheric fistulae (EAF) in open abdomen treatment (OAT) for peritonitis …

Background Reductions in mortality were reported with negative pressure wound therapy for
laparostomy. However, some authors have voiced concern over an increased risk of …

Background Entero-atmospheric fistula (EAF) is an enteric fistula occurring in the setting of
an open abdomen, thus creating a communication between the GI tract and the external …

BACKGROUND: An open abdomen (OA) can result from surgical management of trauma,
severe peritonitis, abdominal compartment syndrome, and other abdominal emergencies …