Enterocolic fistula

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• Synonyms

  • Bowel-bowel fistula

• Causes

  • Crohn's disease
  • Colorectal carcinoma
  • Diverticulitis
  • Irradiation
  • Abdominal trauma
  • Abdominal surgery

• Effects

  • Gut electrolyte loss
  • Bowel bacterial overgrowth

• Parents

  • Abdominal fistula
  • Barium sign

• Description

  • "Most gastrointestinal fistulas occur after surgery- Iatrogenic!"