Prevalence, Management and Outcomes of Enterocutaneous Fistulas in Buea Regional Hospital and Laquintinie Hospital of Douala. A Five Years Retrospective Study
Background: An Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is an abnormal connection between the
intestinal tracts or stomach and the skin. They are a major catastrophe to the
patient and surgeons and still have a high incidence of morbidity and mortality
which varies between 6%-33%; their management remains a big challenge. These patients frequently
face complications, and a well-organized
multidisciplinary approach must be implemented in their management to improve
outcomes. Objectives: Our study aims to assess the prevalence, management and outcomes of enterocutaneous fistulas in Buea
regional hospital and Laquintinie hospital of Douala over the past 5 years.Methods: This was a hospital-based retrospective study in Buea regional hospital
and Laquintinie hospital of Douala. Records of patients who had enterocutaneous fistulas within the period of 1st January 2017 to 31st
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