Treatment of enterocutaneous fistulas by high-pressure suction with a normal diet

The treatment of enterocutaneous fistulas has dramatically changed in recent years with the advent of total parenteral nutrition, which continues to be the most utilized and efficient means of cure. However, the cost of the treatment and long-term hospitalization represent real problems. We were able to obtain clinical cure in some patients with an inexpensive and simple high-pressure suction method, so we examined an experimental model in an attempt to define the usefulness and feasibility of this technique.