A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding

A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding Publisher

Alipour S^{1, 2} ; Dinas K³

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1. Breast Disease Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2. Department of Surgery, Arash Women's Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
3. Department of obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical school, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Hippokrateion Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece

Source: Clinical Lactation Published:2020

Abstract

Introduction: Milk fistula is rare, and cessation of nursing has been recommended for treatment. We performed a comprehensive review of all existing literature to explore the causes of milk fistulae and the necessity of discontinuing breastfeeding, and mention our recommendations given our present practice. Method: Google Scholar, Pubmed, Ovid Medline, and Scopus were thoroughly investigated by using relevant keywords. After screening by reading titles, abstracts, and full texts of returned studies, pertinent articles were included and data extracted. Results: Seventeen studies including 27 cases were included. Lactation ceased in 16 patients, but this was generally done without awaiting results of conservative management. Conclusion: We recommend measures for preventing milk fistulae, conservative measures for treatment, and continuation of breastfeeding throughout the process until healing occurs. © Copyright 2020 United States Lactation Consulting Association.

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MLA	Alipour S, Dinas K. "A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding." Clinical Lactation, vol. 11, no. 3, 2020, pp. 150-163.
APA	Alipour S, Dinas K (2020). A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding. Clinical Lactation, 11(3), 150-163.
Chicago	Alipour S, Dinas K. "A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding." Clinical Lactation 11, no. 3 (2020): 150-163.
Harvard	Alipour S, Dinas K (2020) 'A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding', Clinical Lactation, 11(3), pp. 150-163.
Vancouver	Alipour S, Dinas K. A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding. Clinical Lactation. 2020;11(3):150-163.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Alipour S and Dinas K}, title = {A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding}, journal = {Clinical Lactation}, volume = {11}, number = {3}, pages = {150-163}, year = {2020} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Alipour S AU - Dinas K TI - A Systematic Review of Milk Fistula in Nursing Mothers: Modifying the Perspective Toward Maintenance of Breastfeeding JO - Clinical Lactation VL - 11 IS - 3 SP - 150 EP - 163 PY - 2020 ER -

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