Enterocutaneous Fistula Developing in the Scar of an Appendicectomy With an Abdominal Tuberculosis: A Case Report
Sedera Arimino, Arijainalalao NH, D Rakotomena, Rajaonarivony T, Rakoto Ratsimba HN
Journal of Medicine and HealthCare · 2019-10
Abstract
Varying forms of enterocutaneous fistula are described in the literature. In all cases, they have a functional, esthetic and even vital impact. The treatment may be complex because of the risk of a recurrence. We report the case of an enterocutaneous fistula developing in the short-term of an appendectomy at Mc Burney’s point associated with an abdominal tuberculosis. The treatment of the tuberculosis has been essential to ensure the success of the surgery.
MeSH terms
- Enterocutaneous fistula
- Medicine
- Tuberculosis
- Fistula
- Appendicitis
- Abdominal tuberculosis
- Surgery
- General surgery