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  • Title: Successful management of external duodenal fistula in a specialized unit.
    Author: Williams NM, Scott NA, Irving MH.
    Journal: Am J Surg; 1997 Mar; 173(3):240-1. PubMed ID: 9124636.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: High-output external duodenal fistula remains a challenging condition to treat. Despite advances in metabolic and nutritional care, mortality rates remain high. METHOD: Retrospective casenote review of patients managed on a specialised unit. RESULTS: Thirteen of 388 admissions (3.4%, 11 males, median age 51 years) had an external duodenal fistula. Management was by eradication of abdominal and systemic sepsis and maintenance of nutritional status by the administration of total parenteral nutrition. The majority of fistulas followed surgery for peptic ulcer disease. Eight of 13 fistulas closed spontaneously, and of those requiring operative closure, surgery was successful in 4 of 5 cases. There were 2 mortalities. CONCLUSION: High-output external duodenal fistula may be successfully managed in a specialised unit.
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