A Case of Enterocutaneous Fistulaafter Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Excision

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Journal of Surgical Critical Care 2013;3(2):69-72.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17479/jacs.2013.3.2.69 Published online October 20, 2013.

A Case of Enterocutaneous Fistulaafter Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Excision

위장관 기질종양 절제술 후 발생한 장피누공

설영훈ㆍ박준범ㆍ이상일ㆍ설지영

Department of Surgery, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea

Abstract

Intestinal fistula or enterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal tract between skin and gastrointestinal tract, and one of the challenging problem to manage. If not adequately managed, a patient with fistula can develop severe morbidity and mortality such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances, wound infection, and sepsis. Here we report a case of enterocutaneous fistula developed as a postoperative complication of gastrointestinal stromal tumor excision, and then review the management of a patient with enterocutaneous fistula. (J Acute Care Surg 2013;3:69-72)

Key Words: Intestinal fistula, Gastrointestinal stromal tumors