Abstract

BRITO-SOSA, Germán  and  IRAIZOZ-BARRIOS., Ana María. Colo-umbilical enterocutaneous fistula as a rare complication of diverticulitis of the sigmoid colon. Rev. colomb. Gastroenterol. [online]. 2022, vol.37, n.2, pp.201-205.  Epub Aug 24, 2022. ISSN 0120-9957.  https://doi.org/10.22516/25007440.722.

The care of patients with enterocutaneous fistula constitutes a significant challenge owing to the alterations it usually brings about. For successful treatment, it is necessary to manage fluids and electrolytes adequately, provide practical nutritional support, and control sepsis until its eradication; thus, many fistulae close spontaneously. We present the case of a 36-year-old male patient with a four-month history of fecal-like umbilical secretion. When performing the fistulogram, we confirmed a fistulous tract of 9 cm, which ended at the level of the sigmoid colon, a rare location. In cases where the enterocutaneous fistula does not close, and surgical treatment is indicated, it is imperative to maximize perioperative care, decrease surgical time, choose the correct surgical technique, and prepare the patient for surgery to avoid complications with a fatal outcome.

Keywords : Gastrointestinal fistula; abdominal pain; colon; sigmoid; laparotomy.

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