Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas

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; 2024:1175-1182. - Fazio VW, et al. Current Therapy in Colon and Rectal Surgery . 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2017:404-411. - Mulholland MW, et al. Operative Techniques in Surgery . Vol 2. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2015:934-942. - Steele SR, et al. Illustrated Tips and Tricks in Colon and Rectal Surgery . Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer; 2021:263-269. Please visit https://behindtheknife.org to access other high-yield surgical education podcasts, videos and more. If you liked this episode, check out our recent episodes here: https://app.behindtheknife.org/listen