Abstract
Objectives To analyze various biochemical and pathological abnormalities in patients presenting with postoperative enterocutaneous fistula. To determine different factors among these which have a negative impact on spontaneous closure of enterocutaneous fistula. To identify the benefit of timely non-operative interventions by improving the modifiable factors in reducing mortality and morbidity. Material and Methods This study is a retrospective analysis conducted in the Department of General Surgery at a tertiary care center. The study included a population of 28 patients and spanned a duration of 21 months, from November 2022 to July 2024. Patients with postoperative enterocutaneous fistula at the center were included, while those with inflammatory bowel disease or on high doses of steroids for other causes were excluded. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed using the Chi-square test of independence, with the significance level set at 0.05. Results Significant difference is seen that by correcting modifiable factors, success rate is increased in the spontaneous closure of EC fistulas. Conclusion We have to note the modifiable and non modifiable factors and timely intervene to attain spontaneous closure of EC fistulas.
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