Table 1

Operative interventions mapped to an operative timeline including rates of successful control of effluent

Fistula control techniques
TechniqueSuccess/
failure
Success rate (%)ReoperationsAt bedside (%)
Floating stoma7/188238 (27)
Tube vac system4/2677773 (88)
Primary closure2/1810104 (20)
Endoscopic control2/010021 (50)
Proximal diversion2/0100117 (54)
Tube drainage1/42010 (0)
Continuous irrigation0/5000 (0)