Fistula following continent ileostomy.
A patient who developed a fistula secondary to Marlex mesh in the nipple valve of a continent ileostomy is reported. Etiology and management of fistula following continent ileostomy are discussed. Fistula formation should be recognized as a potential hazard of the use of prosthetic material to stabilize the nipple valve of a continent ileostomy.
D000328:Adult; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D013526:Surgical Mesh / Q000009:adverse effects*