Treatment of intractable enterocutaneous fistula with an island pedicled anterolateral thigh flap in Crohn's disease--case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Attempts to treat intractable enterocutaneous fistulae secondary to Crohn's disease are challenging and have been associated with long delays. An island pedicled anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap has been shown to achieve adequate coverage of abdominal wall reconstruction. In this case, with the assistance of a well-vascularised flap and adequate medical supportive managements, the intractable enterocutaneous fistula was closed; it then healed progressively.
Medical subject headings
- Crohn Disease
- Intestinal Fistula
- Surgical Flaps
- Surgical Wound Dehiscence