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Intestinal Fistula

Medical Definition: An abnormal anatomical passage between the INTESTINE, and another segment of the intestine or other organs. External intestinal fistula is connected to the SKIN (enterocutaneous fistula). Internal intestinal fistula can be connected to a number of organs, such as STOMACH (gastrocolic fistula), the BILIARY TRACT (cholecystoduodenal fistula), or the BLADDER of the URINARY TRACT (colovesical fistula). Risk factors include inflammatory processes, cancer, radiation treatment, and surgical misadventures (MEDICAL ERRORS).
Guide Notes: fistula policy: Manual 23.19+; RECTAL FISTULA & RECTOVAGINAL FISTULA are also available
Also Called: Cholecystoduodenal Fistula,Colovesical Fistula,Enterocutaneous Fistula
Intestinal Fistula Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Rectal Fistula - An abnormal anatomical passage connecting the RECTUM to the outside, with an orifice at the site of drainage.

Intestinal Fistula Medical Definitions and Terms

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