Treatment of enterocutaneous fistula in pancreas transplant recipients using percutaneous drainage and fibrin sealant: three case reports.
Complications involving the enteric anastomosis site, including intra-abdominal abscess and enterocutaneous fistula formation, have been well documented following pancreas transplantation. Although uncommon, these complications remain particularly difficult to manage and frequently mandate surgical re-exploration. In this manuscript, we will review three cases of enterocutaneous fistula in pancreas transplant recipients managed nonoperatively with percutaneous drainage and subsequent occlusion of the tract with fibrin sealant.
Gage
Earl A
EA
Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Jones
Geoffrey E
GE
Powelson
John A
JA
Johnson
Matthew S
MS
Goggins
William C
WC
Fridell
Jonathan A
JA
D000328:Adult; D004322:Drainage; D005260:Female; D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D016035:Pancreas Transplantation; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D015718:Fibrin Tissue Adhesive