Spontaneous enterocutaneous fistula in an infant: A case report
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https://doi.org/10.46831/jpas.v1i2.64Keywords:
Enterocutaneous fistula,, Necrotizing fasciitis,, Primary closureAbstract
Background: Enterocutaneous fistulae (ECF) most commonly occurs following intestinal surgery. Spontaneous ECF is a rare entity in infants. Early presentation to the hospital decreases complications.
Case Presentation: A 2.5-month-old infant developed spontaneous ECF below the umbilicus following abdominal wall erythema and abdominal wall abscess. The bowel mucosa prolapsed out on straining efforts. Work-up was uneventful. At operation, the fistula was mobilized, and intestinal continuity was restored. Postoperative recovery was uneventful.
Conclusion: Spontaneous development of ECF is a rare entity in children. Every effort should be made to identify the etiology before labeling it as spontaneous.
Keywords: Enterocutaneous fistula, Necrotizing fasciitis, Primary closure.
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