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, @HillaryLSimon

Producer:
- Manasa Sunkara MS4, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, @manasasunkara12

Learning 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.

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