Successful Control of External Biliary Fistula by Using SMS 201-995 in a Child
1996
Successful Control of External Biliary Fistula in a Child
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mohamad Abid Bakhotmah
Primary Institution: King Abdulaziz University Hospital
Hypothesis
Can Sandostatin effectively control biliary fistula output in pediatric patients?
Conclusion
Sandostatin significantly reduced the biliary fistula output from 200 ml to less than 5 ml per day.
Supporting Evidence
- Sandostatin reduced the daily output of the biliary fistula from 200 ml to less than 5 ml.
- The child was able to eat normally without the need for a collection bag.
- Sandostatin was administered for more than one year.
Takeaway
A child with a leaking bile duct had their bile output reduced to almost nothing by using a special medicine called Sandostatin.
Methodology
The child was treated with Sandostatin subcutaneously, and the output of the biliary fistula was monitored.
Limitations
The fistula did not heal completely, and the child had other health issues.
Participant Demographics
A 4-year-old boy with a complicated biliary fistula.
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