Risk factors for refractory enterocutaneous fistula following button jejunostomy removal and its treatment using a novel extraperitoneal approach in patients with oesophageal cancer: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Enterocutaneous fistula after removal of the jejunostomy tube leads to multiple problems, such as cosmetic problems, decreased quality of life, electrolyte imbalances, infectious complications, and increased medical costs. However, the risk factors for refractory enterocutaneous...

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Published in:	BMC Gastroenterology
Main Authors:	Teppei Kamada, Hironori Ohdaira, Keigo Nakashima, Ryo Nishide, Junji Takahashi, Eisaku Ito, Yuichi Nakaseko, Norihiko Suzuki, Masashi Yoshida, Ken Eto, Yutaka Suzuki
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-11-01
Subjects:	Button jejunostomy Refractory enterocutaneous fistula Fistula closure Oesophagectomy
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02524-2