I attempted a laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a 65-year-old, well-preserved patient who had undergone exploratory laparotomy for sigmoid cancer about 2 years ago. I gave up after 2 attempts at open ...

A gastrointestinal fistula (GIF) is an abnormal opening in your digestive tract that causes gastric fluids to seep through the lining of your stomach or intestines. If you have a GIF, you’re more at ...

An enterocutaneous fistula is an abnormal opening between the small or large bowel and the skin of the abdomen, which allows the contents of the bowel to leak. A fistula can arise from any part of the ...

Enterocutaneous fistula (ECF) is a serious complication of Crohn’s disease (CD). Enteral nutrition (EN) is believed as one of therapeutic strategies of CD. This study is dedicated to identify ...

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hospitals nationwide will receive six percent higher reimbursement payments for outpatient repair of anal fistulas using Cook Medical's Biodesign® Fistula Plug, a ...