Drainage-tube penetration into the gastric lumen, mimicking a high-volume enterocutaneous fistula. The significance of postoperative endoscopy.

Two cases of drainage-tube penetration of the gastric lumen, presenting as high-output enterocutaneous fistulas after total gastrectomy and liver hydatid disease surgery are reported. This rare complication and the value of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment in the early post-operative period are emphasized.