What is a duodenal fistula?
Fistula is an abnormal opening between two parts of the body. The duodenum is a part of the small intestine and the fistula can be the result of various causes. Trauma into the area, cancer development or diseases of the area can all cause holes in normally complete tissues, resulting in leaks and potentially life -threatening effects. The duodenal fistula may open to other organs, to the abdominal space, or even to be an opening in the skin of the abdomen and exposes the organs to the external environment.
The digestive system consists of several different parts. After the food enters the stomach, it moves to the first part of the small intestine, which is a duodenum. Here the stomach acid mixed with food is neutralized before it moves to the rest of the small intestine to absorb nutrients. The whole digestive system is basically a tube that moves the food without the food without coming into contact with the rest of the body, except for the nutrients. Is lined with cells that keep the system flexible and protected from the attacking material, JAKOs are bacteria, some of which are epithelial cells.
epithelial cells are the same type of cells that make up the skin. Fistula is technically defined as a hole that brings two epithelial surfaces to contact with each other, and the duodenal fistula is therefore a hole in the duodenum, which is connected to a different epithelial layer, such as the patient's outer skin or the epithelial layer of the organ. Wherever the duodenal fistula is connected, there is a health problem because the normal movement of food and stomach products is affected through the small intestine.
In addition to reducing normal product movement through the intestine, products have properties that are dangerous to health. The stomach juices mixed with food are very acidic, and this can cause damage to the tissue with which the fistula connects. Body areas that are not usually exposed to materials such as half -digest food may also suffer problems and fuNgation of the affected organs may deteriorate. A healthy, undisturbed digestive system also prevents the entry of non -sterile food into the body and the duodenal fistula can expose body tissues to pathogens, leading to infections.
Surgery is generally the best treatment option for a person with a duodenal fistula. It is irony that surgery for unrelated problems is a significant cause of this type of fistula. Treatment of antibiotics and replacement of fluids and electrolytes can also be used to help the patient recover.