Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas
Clinical Challenges in Colorectal Surgery: Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas  
Podcast: Behind The Knife: The Surgery Podcast
Published On: Mon Jan 06 2025
Description: 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, @HillaryLSimonProducer: - Manasa Sunkara MS4, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @manasasunkara12Learning 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