Enterocutaneous fistula: a rare complication following total abdominal hysterectomy
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Keywords

Enterocutaneous fistula
Post-operative
Total abdominal hysterectomy

How to Cite

Shakya, A., Thapa, M., & Padhye, S. M. (2014). Enterocutaneous fistula: a rare complication following total abdominal hysterectomy. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 2(4), 205–207. Retrieved from https://jkmc.com.np/ojs3/index.php/journal/article/view/702

Abstract

Postoperative enterocutaneous fistula can occur after any gastrointestinal surgery. It is however uncommon following gynaecologic procedures. Although adjacent organ fistulae such as the rectovaginal and vesico-vaginal fistulae could be seen after hysterectomy, enterocutaneous fistulae are rarely encountered. We report a case of enterocutaneous fistula on twenty second post-operative day following total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salphingo-oopherectomywith partial omentectomy. The patient was managed conservatively which resulted in spontaneous closure of the fistula.  

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jkmc.v2i4.11791

Journal of Kathmandu Medical College

Vol. 2, No. 4, Issue 6, Oct.-Dec., 2013

Page : 205-207

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