abnormal connection between gut and skin Enterocutaneous fistula
Conditions
Interventions
Percutaneous placement of Biodesign plug ( Cook Medical) in enterocutaneous
fistula according to protocol
Sponsors
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: A longstanding ( more than 6 months ) therapy-resistant ( therapy according to AVL standard) low-output ( less than 200 ml/ 24 hours) ECF. Size of the ECF : 2/6-mm diameter, length less than 18 cm.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Sensitivity to porcine materials. An abscess cavity that is not sufficiently drained An abscess cavity that is immediately adjacent to the internal fistula opening
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Technical feasibility of the treatment protocol, including: to determine the feasibility, tolerance and primary technical success rate of the Enterocutaneous fistula repair using the Biodesign enterocutaneous fistula plug ( Cook Medical) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary objective will be to evaluate the longterm success ( after 3, 6 and 12 months): permanent closure ( non-production, skin healing) of the fistula. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed