Management of postoperative enterocutaneous fistulae in children: A decade experience in a single centre

Management of postoperative enterocutaneous fistulae in children: A decade experience in a single centre

Background: Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) in children poses a lot of management challenges due to sepsis, malnutrition, fluid and electrolyte deficits, which are frequent complications. Knowledge of prognostic factors of postoperative ECF is essential for therapeutic decision-making processes. This...

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Main Authors: Francis A Uba, Stella C Uba, Emmanuel O Ojo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Children
enterocutaneous fistulas
management
prognostic factors
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2012;volume=9;issue=1;spage=40;epage=46;aulast=Uba

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