Late enterocutaneous fistula as a complication after umbilical hernioplasty.

Abstract

Umbilical hernia is a high-prevalence problem in adults. Traditional herniorrhaphy is marked by high recurrence rates, but nowadays, the use of prosthetic materials has improved results and has even brought about lower morbidity rates, making the enterocutaneous fistula an exceptional complication of umbilical hernioplasty. We report on a case of a 54-year-old male who developed a high-debt enterocutaneous fistula 1 year after undergoing an operation for an umbilical hernia by means of a plug-technique hernioplasty. We discuss the case, treatment, and preventable aspects of this complication.

• Authors: David Costa, Andrés Tomás, Javier Lacueva, Francisco de Asís Pérez, Israel Oliver, Antonio Arroyo, Ana Sánchez, Juan Andreu, Juan Antonio Gallego, Rafael Calpena
• Journal: Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery (Hernia) Vol. 8 Issue 3 Pg. 271-2 (Aug 2004) ISSN: 1265-4906 [Print] France
• PMID: 14986173 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Follow-Up Studies
• Hernia, Umbilical (diagnosis, surgery)
• Humans
• Intestinal Fistula (diagnosis, surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Postoperative Complications (diagnosis, surgery)
• Risk Assessment
• Severity of Illness Index
• Surgical Mesh
• Time Factors
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed
• Treatment Outcome