title: Fistulas: a nursing challenge.
abstract: Enterocutaneous fistulas are dreaded complications that result in a delayed recovery and longer hospitalization. The nursing and medical management can indeed be a challenge. Nursing has the responsibility to plan and implement care that will protect skin integrity, control odor, contain drainage, and provide emotional support.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Eakin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy