Enterocutaneous Fistulas

Watch this video lecture to get an overview of what enterocutaneous fistulas are, how they come in formation, the reason they are often found difficult to manage, diagnostic approaches, nutritional support needed during its management, adjuvant medications that may be required, wound management strategy and surgical outcomes seen in common practice. Timeline: 0:00 – Introduction 0:22 – Definitions 0:54 – Why do ECFs occur? 2:13 – Why so difficult? 2:41 – Management goals 6:20 – Diagnosis 7:40 – Nutritional support 9:49 – Adjunct medications 10:55 – Wound management 12:28 – Timing of surgery and outcomes