Surgical approach for a refractory enterocutaneous fistula by combining laparoscopic surgery and a planned open conversion: a case report.
Adhesiolysis
Enterocutaneous fistula
Laparoscopic surgery
Open conversion
Surgical approach
Journal
Surgical case reports
ISSN: 2198-7793
Titre abrégé: Surg Case Rep
Pays: Germany
ID NLM: 101662125
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
14 Aug 2024
14 Aug 2024
Historique:
received:
28
05
2024
accepted:
04
08
2024
medline:
14
8
2024
pubmed:
14
8
2024
entrez:
14
8
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
An enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is defined as an abnormal communication between the gastrointestinal tract and skin. ECFs are rarely encountered in clinical practice, yet are frequently difficult to treat. Few reports exist regarding the surgical techniques for the treatment of an ECF. Therefore, we report a case of refractory ECF with concomitant severe adhesions, in which we performed combined laparoscopic adhesiolysis and planned open conversion. A 57-year-old female patient underwent a laparotomy for an ovarian cyst in her 20s. At 46 years, adhesiolysis without bowel resection was performed for adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO). However, her symptoms did not improve. Eighteen days postoperatively, she underwent a reoperation and jejunostomy. An ECF developed post-reoperation; therefore, stoma closure and radical surgery for the ECF were planned. Due to the severe adhesions, only stoma closure was performed, based on intraoperative assessments. The patient was subsequently referred to our hospital. First, skin care around the fistula was provided during an outpatient visit. Appropriate sizing of the stoma pouch was performed, to improve erosions and ulcers. Thereafter, debridement of the perifistula skin and simple closure of the ECF outlet were attempted; however, the ECF recurred shortly thereafter. After 8 years of regular skin care, with the ECF remaining stable, however, manifesting as symptomatic SBO, she underwent laparoscopic adhesiolysis. This procedure was initiated in the epigastric region, where relatively fewer adhesions were anticipated. Post-open conversion, partial resection of the small intestine at four locations, including the fistula site, was performed. Postoperatively, jejunal edema and peristaltic dysfunction, due to narrowing of the superior mesenteric artery occurred. Regular drainage by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was required. However, she improved and was discharged 3 months post-operatively. Three years post-operatively, the ECF and SBO did not recur. We reported a case of refractory ECF in which we were able to safely perform surgery, by combining laparoscopic adhesiolysis and a planned open conversion. Therefore, the surgical approach used in this case may be an option for securing a safe surgical field, while avoiding collateral damage.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
An enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is defined as an abnormal communication between the gastrointestinal tract and skin. ECFs are rarely encountered in clinical practice, yet are frequently difficult to treat. Few reports exist regarding the surgical techniques for the treatment of an ECF. Therefore, we report a case of refractory ECF with concomitant severe adhesions, in which we performed combined laparoscopic adhesiolysis and planned open conversion.
CASE PRESENTATION
METHODS
A 57-year-old female patient underwent a laparotomy for an ovarian cyst in her 20s. At 46 years, adhesiolysis without bowel resection was performed for adhesive small bowel obstruction (SBO). However, her symptoms did not improve. Eighteen days postoperatively, she underwent a reoperation and jejunostomy. An ECF developed post-reoperation; therefore, stoma closure and radical surgery for the ECF were planned. Due to the severe adhesions, only stoma closure was performed, based on intraoperative assessments. The patient was subsequently referred to our hospital. First, skin care around the fistula was provided during an outpatient visit. Appropriate sizing of the stoma pouch was performed, to improve erosions and ulcers. Thereafter, debridement of the perifistula skin and simple closure of the ECF outlet were attempted; however, the ECF recurred shortly thereafter. After 8 years of regular skin care, with the ECF remaining stable, however, manifesting as symptomatic SBO, she underwent laparoscopic adhesiolysis. This procedure was initiated in the epigastric region, where relatively fewer adhesions were anticipated. Post-open conversion, partial resection of the small intestine at four locations, including the fistula site, was performed. Postoperatively, jejunal edema and peristaltic dysfunction, due to narrowing of the superior mesenteric artery occurred. Regular drainage by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was required. However, she improved and was discharged 3 months post-operatively. Three years post-operatively, the ECF and SBO did not recur.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
We reported a case of refractory ECF in which we were able to safely perform surgery, by combining laparoscopic adhesiolysis and a planned open conversion. Therefore, the surgical approach used in this case may be an option for securing a safe surgical field, while avoiding collateral damage.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39138697
doi: 10.1186/s40792-024-01987-7
pii: 10.1186/s40792-024-01987-7
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Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
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© 2024. The Author(s).
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