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Entero-enteral or enterocutaneous fistula |
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| Definition: | An abnormal passage that leaks the contents of the stomach or the intestine (small or large bowel) to other organs, usually other parts of the intestine (entero-enteral) or the skin (enterocutaneous).
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| Alternative Names: | Gastrointestinal fistula
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| Causes, incidence, and risk factors: | The majority of entero-enteral or enterocutaneous fistulas are the result of surgery. A significant minority result from trauma, especially penetrating traumas such as stab wounds or gunshot wounds. Inflammatory processes, such as infection or inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease), may also cause fistulas.
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Review Date: 7/23/2002
Reviewed By: Julie A. Miller, M.D., Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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