[Temporary closing of external lip-shaped intestinal fistulae]

Temporary closing of 113 external intestinal fistulas in 104 patients is described. The temporary closing of external intestinal fistulas is an urgent measure in patients with profuse discharge of the small intestine. The obturating device must be chosen individually after a very careful visual, palpating and roentgenological examination of the intestine loop known to have the fistula. The effectivity of the obturating device is to be evaluated by the degree of hermetization of the fistula and maintenance of the passage of the intestinal content.