Gastrointestinal (GI) cutaneous fistulas occurring following surgery can be a cause of misery for the patient and the caregiver. The article suggests different treatment options which are not routinely used but should be regarded as complementary tools. Gastrointestinal (GI) cutaneous fistulas usually occur following surgery and at times, are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality. It is challenging for the caregiver and the misery for the patient.

Management of GI fistulas includes delineating the organ involvement that helps define the appropriate strategy of treatment. The pathology is approached in a stepwise manner. In this regard, the article suggests different treatment options which are not routinely followed but should be regarded as complementary tools for the management of GI cutaneous fistulas. Control Of Sepsis Sepsis is the most common symptom of GI fistulas…