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Gastric leak&fistula. dr put drainage&the collection is approximately resolved,but dr let me eat&drink. the drainagebag have sometimes some food peices, dr say fistula should close,but i'm afraid how will it close if i'm eating&drinking without stent?

Q: gastric leak&fistula. dr put drainage&the collection is approximately resolved,but dr let me eat&drink. the drainagebag have sometimes some food peices, dr say fistula should close,but i'm afraid how will it close if i'm eating&drinking without stent?

: It is difficult to advise you since I do not know more specifics. Pose this question to your surgeon and have hom/her explain the reason of his management to your satisfaction. Hope you heal fast

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It is difficult to advise you since I do not know more specifics. Pose this question to your surgeon and have hom/her explain the reason of his management to your satisfaction. Hope you heal fast

Answered 1/19/2023

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A member asked:

Gastric leak&fistula. dr put drainage&the collection is approximately resolved,but dr let me eat&drink. the drainagebag have sometimes some food peices, dr say fistula should close,but i'm afraid how will it close if i'm eating&drinking without stent?

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