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Enterocutaneous Fistulas: Current Management.

Amier Mohamed Rashed¹, April Mendoza², D Dante Yeh³

¹Department of Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA.

|June 26, 2026

Summary

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Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) and enteroatmospheric fistulas (EAFs) are complex surgical complications. Advances in nutritional support and wound care improve outcomes, but surgical repair is often needed 6-12 months after fistula development.

Keywords:

enteral nutrition enteroatmospheric fistula enterocutaneous fistula fistula intestinal failure short bowel syndrome total parenteral nutrition

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Complications
Abdominal Surgery

Background:

Enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) and enteroatmospheric fistulas (EAFs) are rare, high-morbidity complications post-abdominal surgery.
Despite advances, they cause significant morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospital stays.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of current evidence on ECF and EAF management.
To discuss classification, pathophysiology, and multidisciplinary care strategies.

Main Methods:

A narrative literature review was conducted.
Studies on fluid/sepsis control, nutrition, wound care, and therapies were analyzed.

Main Results:

Staged management includes fluid resuscitation, sepsis control, wound care, and nutritional optimization.
Spontaneous closure occurs within two months; nutritional support is vital.
Surgical repair is necessary for non-healing fistulas, ideally 6-12 months post-development.

Conclusions:

ECFs and EAFs are challenging surgical issues.
Improved outcomes are linked to nutritional support, wound management, and minimally invasive techniques.
Standardized protocols and novel therapies are needed to enhance outcomes.