True about enterocutaneous fistula
A. High output fistula drains 500 mI/day
B. Malignancy is most common cause
C. Fluid &electrolyte loss can occur
D. No skin damage
E. may occur following tubercular infection
The Answer is. (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.
--- Those with low output < 1 liter /day.
Features
• Discharge • Excoriation of skin • Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
e.g. hypokalemia
