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Alharbi AH, Alotaibi AM. Cyanoacrylate glue for closure of proximal enterocutaneous fistula: a case report. J Surg Case Rep 2021; 2021:rjab165. [PMID: 33976761 PMCID: PMC8099472 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjab165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a distressing complication. Commonly, it follows abdominal operations that require extensive adhesiolysis. Its management is challenging, burdening health systems. Complete healing can take several weeks. Several modalities have been described, with varying success rates. A 48-year-old male underwent a trauma laparotomy, with resection of a segment of the proximal bowel and anastomosis. He experienced an anastomosis leak, wound infection and ECF and was managed conservatively for 5 weeks with parenteral nutrition and bowel rest. He was then referred to us and treated with approximation sutures and cyanoacrylate adhesive. His wound was closed with a subcutaneous drain. He experienced complete healing of the fistula and wound after undergoing a minimally invasive approach using sutures and a cyanoacrylate sealant. Cyanoacrylate glue is a safe initial non-invasive treatment of low-output ECF. It can be selected over approximation sutures to ensure sealing of the tract before surgery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ahlam Hamed Alharbi
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine in Rabigh, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Surgery, Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital, Faculty of Medicine in Jeddah, Jeddah University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Suzuki S, Aihara R, Ooki T, Matsumura N, Wada W, Mogi A, Hosouchi Y, Nishida Y, Sakai M, Sohda M, Saeki H, Shirabe K. Successful treatment of enterocutaneous fistula after esophagectomy with scopolamine ointment and negative pressure wound therapy: a case report. Surg Case Rep 2020; 6:177. [PMID: 32700198 PMCID: PMC7376997 DOI: 10.1186/s40792-020-00938-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Despite improved surgical techniques and perioperative management, anastomotic leakage (AL) after esophageal cancer surgery remains a potential complication. In most cases, spontaneous healing upon proper drainage is observed, but sometimes, AL results in intractable enterocutaneous fistulas. We here report a case of intractable enterocutaneous fistula caused by post-esophagectomy AL and successfully treated by scopolamine ointment and negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Case presentation A 77-year-old man underwent thoracoscopic subtotal esophagectomy with 3-field lymph node dissection, followed by gastric tube reconstruction through the posterior mediastinal route. On the 6th postoperative day, AL was identified, forming an enterocutaneous fistula. Initially, conservative treatment was performed, but the fistula failed to close. We hypothesized that the substantial amount of exudate might be hampering fistula closure. Scopolamine ointment was used to reduce the amount of fluid. NPWT was also initiated to promote wound healing. Approximately 3 weeks after the beginning of the treatment, the fistula closed; oral intake became possible, and the patient was discharged from the hospital without any symptoms. Conclusions The combination of scopolamine ointment and NPWT may be regarded as one effective treatment option for intractable enterocutaneous fistula due to AL after esophagectomy.
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- Shigemasa Suzuki
- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan.
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- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan
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- Department of Surgery, Gunma Prefecture Saiseikai Maebashi Hospital, 564-1, Kamishinden-machi, Maebashi, Gunma, 371-0821, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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- Department of General Surgical Science, Graduate School of Medicine, Gunma University, Maebashi, Japan
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