{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Cause Analysis and Diagnosis and Treatment of Intestinal Fistulas After Ultrasound-Guided Microwave Ablation of Abdominopelvic Lesions.
{Author}: Tan S;Yu X;Cheng Z;Zhang J;Yu J;Liu F;Gao Y;Linghu R;Han Z;Liang P;
{Journal}: Front Surg
{Volume}: 8
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2021
{Factor}: 2.568
{DOI}: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.675585
{Abstract}: Objective: To determine the cause and high-risk factors for the development of intestinal fistulas (IFs) after ultrasound-guided microwave ablation (MA) of abdominopelvic lesions, and to identify effective prophylactic and therapeutic actions. Methods: Clinical data were collected from patients with an IF after ultrasound-guided MA of abdominopelvic lesions in our hospital from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2018. The cause, diagnosis, and treatment of IFs in these patients were analyzed. Results: Among 8,969 patients who underwent ultrasound-guided MA of abdominopelvic lesions, eight patients developed IF after MA, Seven patients were discharged after being cured and one died. Conclusion: Abdominopelvic lesions are close to the intestines, so histories of surgery, radiotherapy, and abdominopelvic infection are high-risk factors for IF development after MA of these lesions. Surgical treatment should be provided as soon as an IF is identified.