Surgery Gone Wrong - The Terrifying Reality of an Abdominal Fistula

Explore the frightening reality of abdominal surgery complications in this 22-minute educational video. Delve into the types of incisions, abdominal anatomy, and various abdominal surgeries. Learn about the healing process, scar tissue formation, and the risks surgeons face. Understand what a fistula is, its types, causes, and symptoms, with a focus on enterocutaneous fistulas. Discover the challenges of treating abdominal fistulae, including fluid management and dietary restrictions. Gain insights into why minimizing surgical interventions is often preferred in these complex cases.

00:00 - Intro
00:54 - Other Scary Complications
01:13 - Types of Incisions
02:50 - Abdominal Anatomy
04:06 - Types of Abdominal Surgeries
04:35 - Healing and Scar Tissue Formation
06:16 - Diverticulitis
07:10 - The Risk Surgeons Take
07:50 - Justin Learning to Edit
08:25 - Jonathan Learning to YouTube
09:00 - How We Built This YouTube Channel
09:29 - What Is a Fistula?
10:31 - Types of Abdominal Fistulae
11:31 - Enterocutaneous Fistula
12:26 - Causes of Abdominal Fistulae
13:56 - How Scar Tissue Can Cause an Abdominal Fistula
14:33 - Symptoms of Abdominal Fistulae
15:59 - Is Another Surgery the Answer?
17:35 - Capturing the Fluids
18:18 - Why You Can't Eat or Drink Anything
20:03 - The Less Surgery the Better
20:59 - Outro