Drainage-tube penetration into the gastric lumen, mimicking a high-volume enterocutaneous fistula. The significance of postoperative endoscopy.
Two cases of drainage-tube penetration of the gastric lumen, presenting as high-output enterocutaneous fistulas after total gastrectomy and liver hydatid disease surgery are reported. This rare complication and the value of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in the early post-operative period are emphasized.
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Department of Surgery, University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004322:Drainage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005402:Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000009:adverse effects; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries*