Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula. This involves inserting a collagen plug into the fistula to seal off where it joins ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a method commonly used for providing long-term nutrition for patients unable to swallow but with a functioning gastrointestinal tract (Stefan et al, 1989).

LIMERICK, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee in the UK has recommended bioprosthetic fistula plugs as a ...

A gastrointestinal fistula (GIF) is an abnormal opening in your digestive tract that causes gastric fluids to seep through the lining of your stomach or intestines. If you have a GIF, you’re more at ...

Fistulas are atypical tube-like connection that forms between two organs or vessels inside the body. The most common fistulas are anal, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal fistulas. There are many ...

A colovesical fistula is an abnormal connection that develops between the colon and the bladder. It can result from diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, or another gastrointestinal condition. Read on to ...

Current evidence on the safety and efficacy of insertion of a collagen plug to close an abdominal wall enterocutaneous fistula is inadequate in quantity and quality. Therefore, this procedure should ...