The use of vivasorb in the treatment of enterocutaneous fistulae.
The authors report excellent results with Vivasorb in the treatment of 9 patients with enterocutaneous fistulae. During exclusive alimentation with Vivasorb, there was a spontaneous closure in all 9 cases. With this form of therapy, all the risks of a long-term complete parenteral nutrition can be avoided.
D000328:Adult; D003082:Colectomy; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000178:diet therapy; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000178:diet therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications