we conclude that ( 1 ) gastrocutaneous fistulas associated with pancreatitis are unlikely to heal even with drainage of the abscesses and are often complicated by hemorrhage , ( 2 ) surgical closure of the fistula will often be necessary and should not be unreasonably delayed , and ( 3 ) when performed in a semi-elective setting , resection of the damaged gastric segment , perhaps with an omental or serosal patch to buttress the gastric suture line , has a good chance of success .
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