Open AccessManagement of postoperative enterocutaneous fistulae in children: A decade experience in a single centre
Author(s) -
Francis A Uba,
Stella Chinazor Uba,
EO Ojo
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.93302
Subject(s) - enterocutaneous fistula , medicine , sepsis , malnutrition , parenteral nutrition , surgery , fistula , gastroenterology
Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) in children poses a lot of management challenges due to sepsis, malnutrition, fluid and electrolyte deficits, which are frequent complications. Knowledge of prognostic factors of postoperative ECF is essential for therapeutic decision-making processes. This study examined the variables that relate to the outcomes of management of ECF in children.