Digestive System Fistula
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An abnormal passage communicating between any components of the digestive system, or between any part of the digestive system and surrounding organ(s). |
| Notes: |
GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; fistula policy: Manual 23.19+ |
| Previously Indexed: |
Fistula (1966-1997),specific fistula (1966-1997) |
Digestive System Fistula Categories.
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Biliary Fistula - Abnormal passage in any organ of the biliary tract or between biliary organs and other organs. |
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Esophageal Fistula - Abnormal passage communicating with the ESOPHAGUS. The most common type is TRACHEOESOPHAGEL FISTULA between the esophagus and the TRACHEA. |
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Gastric Fistula - Abnormal passage communicating with the STOMACH. |
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Intestinal Fistula - 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). |
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Pancreatic Fistula - Abnormal passage communicating with the pancreas. |
Digestive System Fistula Definitions and Terms
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