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Spontaneous enterocutaneous fistula in an infant

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Enterocutaneous fistulae (ECF) most commonly occurs following intestinal surgery. Spontaneous ECF is a rare entity in infants. Early presentation to the hospital decreases complications. Case Presentation: A 2.5-month-old infant developed spontaneous ECF below the umbilicus following abdominal wall erythema and abdominal wall abscess. The bowel mucosa prolapsed out on straining efforts. Work-up was uneventful. At operation, the fistula was mobilized, and intestinal continuity was restored. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. Conclusion: Spontaneous development of ECF is a rare entity in children. Every effort should be made to identify the etiology before labeling it as spontaneous. Keywords: Enterocutaneous fistula, Necrotizing fasciitis, Primary closure.

Source: Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery

DOI: 10.46831/jpas.v1i2.64

Authors: GALI DIVYA, Pinaki R Debnath, Vijay Kumar Kundal, Anil Kumar, Arnab Kumar, Amita Sen

Institution: Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Surgery and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3144538245

FWCI: 0.164

Cites: 11

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10