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Is it safe to have a enterocutanous fistula stapled during a colonoscopy? what are the disadvantages
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Depends on outcome,: as usual. Big advantage: this could potentially result in the fistula closing & healing from the colon wall outward (optimal) versus surgery. The downside: bleeding or inadequate closure & healing of the colon wall because less precise than with open exposure, surgical division & careful suturing with more direct control of potential bleeding. Surgery: requires more injury&possible complications.
Answered 2/5/2017
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