Tag: Enteroatmospheric Fistula

Fistula Focus at the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference

The upcoming Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Conference includes soft tissue and hernia repair topics and a pair of exciting enteric fistula presentations.  Dr. Robert Martindale from Oregon Health Sciences University will present "Focus on EC Fistula / Mesh Infection: Thoughts on the Staged Repair" and Mary Anne Obst, WOCN and Complex Abdomen Specialist at Regions Hospital, will present "EC Fistulas, Stomas, & Complex Wounds: A Nursing Perspective".

The 2022 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction virtual conference is June 8-11. Abstracts must be submitted by April 15, 2022.

Fistula Fun at Chicago WOCN Conference

The upcoming Professional Education Day of the Northern Illinois Affiliate of the Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (NIAWOCN) includes a pair of exciting enteric fistula presentations.  Dr. Erik Borncamp, Medical Director for The Wound Center at Silver Cross Hospital, will present "Ostomy, Fistula and Open Abdomen".  He will discuss the pathophysiology of fistulas and the challenges in closing them.

Mary Anne Obst, Complex Abdomen Specialist for Regions Hospital, will close the conference with her "Fun with Fistulas" presentation.  She will cover assessment and classification of the enteric fistula patient, medical management and wound care principles.

The NIAWOCN's 23rd annual professional education day is October 13, 2021 from 7:00am-4:00pm CST at Bobak's Signature Events and Conference Center in Woodridge, Illinois.

Enteric Fistula Care: Looking Beneath the Surface to Be Successful at SAWC Spring

The Complex Abdominal Reconstruction (CARS) team at Regions Hospital will present Enteric Fistula Care: Looking Beneath the Surface to Be Successful  at SAWC Spring on May 14th.

The team will provide the anatomical, surgical, and effluent management knowledge required to care for enteric fistula and complex ostomy patients. Understanding the anatomy and structures around a fistula or ostomy through imaging and other techniques is necessary for the fistula team to develop long-term medical and surgical repair plans. With this deeper understanding the wound care provider can develop appropriate effluent containment and wound healing strategies for the patient. This session will cover basic to advanced care of enteric fistulas, discuss why interpretation of imaging studies is important to the wound provider, and review anatomy of a fistula and surgical techniques that may be used.

Fistula Care Series at Northeast Region WOCN Conference

A 2-part series on fistula care will be presented November 7th and 8th during the 2020 Northeast Region of the WOCN's Virtual Conference.

The session Fistulas are a Pain in the… Expert Tips to Address Wound Challenges!Fistulas Are a Pain in the… Expert Tips to Address Wound Challenges! will be live-streamed on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST.  Anyone - even those who are not registered for the conference - can attend using this link.

Then, on Sunday, November 8, 2020 the session From Hopeless to Healed: 3M Comprehensive Solutions for Fistula Patients will be presented live at 7:00 AM EST.  Similarly, anyone can use this link to attend, even if they have not registered for the conference.

Learning objectives for the series are to:

  • Discuss S.N.A.P (Skin/Sepsis, Nutrition, Anatomy, Procedure), the acronym to design a fistula management care pathway - Acute, Post-Acute and beyond!
  • Illustrate via cases, techniques tips and pearls on how to manage containment systems to prevent skin damage related to fistula effluent
  • Demonstrate negative pressure wound therapy to optimize wound management
  • Examine the role of planning, communication and technology to ease care transitions
  • Investigate and discuss gaps in current practice for managing skin preparation and injury related to fistula effluent spillage
  • Discuss challenges in skin care after increased mobility in post-acute settings

Click here for conference and registration details.

Management of Enteric Fistulae at AASPA

Attend Management of Enteric Fistulae during the American Association of Surgical Physician Assistants (AASPA) virtual conference October 17th at 8:05 AM Central Time.

Kristen Lindvall, PA-C from Regions Hospital will provide practical applications and insight on enteric fistula management. Engage and ask questions from the comfort of your home.

Isolation of Enteric Fistulas for Skin Graft Placement

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing Certification Board (WOCNCB) has shared the case study poster Isolation of Enteric Fistulas to Allow Adjacent Skin Graft Placement.

Download the poster to see how Fistula Solution devices help manage intestinal effluent during the placement of skin grafts or artificial skin substitutes onto nearby wounds.


Complex Wounds and Fistula: How to Wow ‘Em!

Attend Complex Wounds and Fistula: How to Wow ‘Em! during the Wild on Wounds virtual conference September 27th at 2:40 PM PDT.

This session will demonstrate best practices in fistula drainage containment, negative pressure wound therapy, skin management to reduce discomfort, and pouching to heal the wound and keep the patient clean, dry, and comfortable during the waiting period before abdominal wall reconstruction.

Techniques and tips for massive soft tissue injuries such as necrotizing fasciitis and Fournier's gangrene utilizing the newest negative pressure therapy will also be covered.

Open Abdomen Planning Webinar

The webinar Planning for an Open Abdomen: Strategies and Best Practices to Increase Efficiency and Decrease Readmissions will be held live on July 1st and 8th.

This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, physical therapists, and other allied healthcare professionals involved in the surgical closure, or prevention and management of wounds.

Learning objectives are to:

  • Investigate gaps in current interventions for managing open abdominal wounds
  • Illustrate via cases, techniques tips and pearls on how to manage open abdomen
  • Examine the role of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy in reducing the number of follow up appointments and hospital readmissions

Click here to register for Wednesday, July 1, 2020 12:00pm to 1:00pm ET or Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET.

Reimagine Solutions for Fistula Management at WOCNext

Attend Reimagine Solutions for Fistula Management: The Patient, The Fistula, The Skin! during WOCNext on June 6th at 2:45 PM EDT.

Fistulas can be complex and challenging for WOC Nurses. This session will provide solutions for fistula management with primary focus on effluent containment and perifistular skin protection. Come prepared to virtually learn best practices utilizing case-based scenarios during this innovative presentation by an expert clinician and WOC nurse.

Team Management of Enteroatmospheric Fistulas at Virtual SAWC Spring

The SAWC Spring 2020 educational program will now be delivered as a virtual experience.  Engage from your home to gain practical applications and insight on enteric fistula management.

Mary Anne Obst and Kristen Lindvall from the Complex Abdominal Reconstruction (CARS) team at Regions Hospital will present Team Management of Enteroatmospheric Fistulas on July 26th.  They will share the CARS methodology for fistula patient care during the 6 to 18 month wait time before definitive surgical treatment.  They will cover wound care, nutritional support, psychosocial counsel, medical management, and surgical planning.