Abdominal Catastrophe - Abdominal Wall Defect Associated with Gastrointestinal Fistula - Strategy of Therapy

Abstract

Wound dehiscence complicated by gastrointestinal (GI) fistula to belong "abdominal catastrophe". Therapy is prolonged and connected with high morbidity and mortality rate.

With regard to complex character of therapy of abdominal catastrophe there is a need of multidisciplinary approach. Considering long-lasting and expensive therapy there is logical step to concentrate these patients into special centres which are experienced, equipped and their staff is trained in treatment of such a seriously impaired patients.

Keywords

• wound dehiscence
• gastrointestinal fistula
• abdominal catastrophe
• reconstructive surgery of gastrointestinal tract