Endoscopic vacuum therapy in high output choledocho-duodenal anastomosis fistula: case report

Authors

  • Aline Berigo Panizza Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP
  • Alexandre Tellian Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP
  • Andreza Sales Gonçalves Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP
  • Ciro Carneiro Medeiros Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.
  • Laura Borela Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.
  • Pedro Lelli Panizza Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37497/JMRReview.v3i00.65

Keywords:

Vacuum Endoscopic Therapy, Anastomotic Dehiscence, Postoperative Complications, Duodenal Anastomosis

Abstract

Fistulas are abnormal communications between two epithelialized surfaces, or between a surface and a cavity, and can be classified by anatomical aspect (internal and external), physiological aspect (high, moderate and low output), and etiological aspect (due to diverticulitis, trauma, post-surgery, etc.). Its appearance causes great fear due to possible complications, especially hydroelectrolytic disorders, malnutrition and sepsis, with mortality of between 15% and 20%. In recent years, the use of endoscopic therapies to close fistulas in the gastrointestinal tract has gained prominence because they are less invasive techniques with fewer complications. Among them is endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), which stimulates wound healing in several significant ways, including the removal of local exudate, reducing infection and tissue edema, and promoting increased blood flow to the area, as well as the formation of granulation tissue. In the case report presented, the patient underwent biliary exploration with choledochotomy and manual choledochal-duodenal anastomosis due to calculus-choledochal disproportion, evolving with a 70% fistula of this anastomosis - seen on digestive endoscopy. Endoscopic vacuum therapy was instituted, with complete closure of the fistula after 23 days of treatment. The literature shows varying success rates in the use of EVT in gastrointestinal tract fistulas (95% in the esophagus, 83% in the stomach, 100% in the small intestine and 60% in colorectal fistulas). Thus, EVT has emerged as a first-line therapy in the postoperative management of transmural defects, and as a safe and easily reproducible option in hospital settings.

Author Biographies

Aline Berigo Panizza, Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP

Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Alexandre Tellian, Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP

Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Andreza Sales Gonçalves, Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP

Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Ciro Carneiro Medeiros, Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Laura Borela, Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Pedro Lelli Panizza, Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

Hospital Universitário São Francisco na Providência de Deus (HUSF). Bragança Paulista – SP.

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Published

2024-09-23

How to Cite

Panizza, A. B., Tellian, A., Sales Gonçalves, A., Medeiros, C. C., Borela, L., & Panizza, P. L. (2024). Endoscopic vacuum therapy in high output choledocho-duodenal anastomosis fistula: case report. Journal of Medical Residency Review, 3(00), e065. https://doi.org/10.37497/JMRReview.v3i00.65

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