True about enterocutaneous fistula
A. High output fistula drains 500 ml/dayB. Malignancy is most common cause
C. Fluid &electrolyte loss can occur
D. No skin damage
E. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance does not occur
Ans. C. Fluid & electrolyte loss
can occur
• Causes of enterocutaneous fistula
— Following operation of gangrenous appendicitis and draining of appendicular abscess
— Malignancy (carcinoma colon)
— Tubercular enteritis.
• Type of enterocutaneous fistula
—Those with high output > 1 liter /day.
• Causes of enterocutaneous fistula
— Following operation of gangrenous appendicitis and draining of appendicular abscess
— Malignancy (carcinoma colon)
— Tubercular enteritis.
• Type of enterocutaneous fistula
—Those with high output > 1 liter /day.
--- Those with low output < 1 liter
/day.
• Features
•
Discharge • Features
• Excoriation of skin [speciallyfrom duodenum]
• Fluid and electrolyte imbalance e.g. hypokalemia
