title: Management of gastrointestinal fistulas: a case study.
abstract: The management of GI fistulas can be very challenging for the health care team and the patient. The treatment goals are to provide bowel rest, prevent fluid and electrolyte imbalances, protect perifistula skin, and contain the effluent. Consistent nursing care and team collaboration can lead to successful patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Wound Ostomy Continence, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Vittoria
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pontieri-Lewis
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D005747:Gastric Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing