Table 3.
Overview of literature. Results of fistulas with an abdominal wall defect
| Author | Number of patients | Surgical closure, % | Spontaneous closure, % | Overall mortality, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitges-Serra et al. [7]a | 10 | 30 | 10 | 60 |
| Conter et al. [8]b | 15 | NA | 0 | NA |
| Levy et al. [9]c | 165 | NA | NA | 44 |
| Schein and Decker [10]a | 45 | NA | NA | 60 |
| Chamberlain et al. [11]c | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Hollington et al. [12]a | 32 | NA | NA | 18.8d |
| Present studyb | 53 | 77.3 | 5.7 | 15.1 |
aGastrointestinal fistulas
bEntercoutaneous fistulas
cSmall bowel fistulas
dSuccess rate is 47%
NA not available