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https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/20360| Title: | Intestinal Fistulae |
| Authors: | Borg, Michael Angelo |
| Keywords: | Fistula, Intestinal Fistula Abnormalities, Human -- Etiology |
| Issue Date: | 1987-03 |
| Publisher: | University of Malta Medical School |
| Citation: | Borg, M. A. (1987). Intestinal Fistulae. Medi-Scope, 10, 10-12. |
| Abstract: | An intestinal fistula can be defined as an abnormal communication between two epithelized surfaces, one or both forming part of the gut. Fistulas are primarily classified into: Internal - connecting two hollow viscera or potential spaces External - connecting hollow viscera to body surface. External fistulae can furthermore be subdivided into: Low output - abscess formation. less than 500ml of drainage High output - more than 500ml of drainage. Although various studies have yielded different results it is generally agreed that mortality lies around 10-20%. |
| URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/20360 |
| Appears in Collections: | Medi-Scope, Issue 10 Medi-Scope, Issue 10 Scholarly Works - FacM&SPat |
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| Mediscope 10 - A3.pdf | 3.66 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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