A practical approach to wound care in patients with complex enterocutaneous fistulas.

A practical, low cost method for controlling high output enterocutaneous fistulas is presented herein. The technique is advantageous because it provides for excellent protection of the skin, is low in cost and is constructed from readily available materials. It is applicable to all fistulas which do not readily accept prefabricated base plate appliances. Its components are so simple that minimal time for wound care on the part of the surgeon, nursing staff or stomal therapist is required.