Enterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal communication between two epithelialized surfaces, one of which is a hollow viscous organ. It most commonly occurs as a surgical complication. Other causes are trauma, malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, ischemia. The great majority of enterocutaneous fistula are iatrogenic (75-85%) and rest (15-25%) occur spontaneously. Enterocutaneous fistula is the one of the most challenging conditions managed by General surgeon. The mortality rates vary in different series for patients, with enterocutaneous fistula and remains 5% to 15%.Here we report a rare presentation of enterocutaneous fistula.
Injury to the pancreas by a blunt trauma is very rare and accounts for less than 2% of all abdominal injuries. It can be acute or delayed presentation. CT abdomen is the major imaging method in the diagnosis of abdominal visceral injuries. We can confirm pancreatic main duct injuries with magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) or ERCP by contrast extravasation. ERCP has also been used therapeutically with transpapillary stunting across the pancreatic duct disruption or simply across the sphincter of Oddi aiming at a reduction of the intrapancreatic pressure gradient. There are several surgery options for which can be employed to manage this injuries.
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