Join Drs. Galandiuk, Bolshinsky, Kavalukas, and Simon as they discuss non-operative and operative management of enterocutaneous fistula.  Come with us as we navigate through tips and tricks for preventing and managing enterocutaneous fistulas! 



Hosts: 

- Susan Galandiuk, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @DCREdInChief

- Vladimir Bolshinsky, Peninsula Health, Victoria, Australia, @bolshinskyv

- Sandy Kavalukas, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @sandykava

- Hillary Simon, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @HillaryLSimon



Producer: 

- Manasa Sunkara MS4, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @manasasunkara12



Learning objectives: 

- Review causes of enterocutaneous (EC) fistulas.

- Understand EC fistula prevention and management tenets. 

-  Discuss surgical tips and tricks for tackling EC fistulas. 



References: 

- Ellison EC, Upchurch GR, et al. Fischer’s Mastery of Surgery. 8th ed, Vol 1. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2024:11 75-1182.

- Fazio VW, et al. Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:40 4-411.

- Mulholland MW, et al. Operative Techniques in Surgery. Vol 2. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2015:93 4-942.

- Steele SR, et al. Illustrated Tips and Tricks in Colon and Rectal Surgery.  Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2021:26 3-269.



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