Enteric Fistula: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Enteric Fistula

Hematemesis could occur as an occasional complication that is due to hemorrhage at the site of the biliary enteric fistula. [unboundedmedicine.com]

The incidence of biliary enteric fistula and gallstone ileus in patients with large, asymptomatic gallstones is not known. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gallstone ileus is a rather rare condition and in most cases it involves a cholecysto-enteric fistula, through which a gallstone passes into the bowel. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Enteroenteric Fistula

Thirty-three patients (20 of them female) came to our unit with entero-enteric fistulas, representing one-third of all Crohn's fistulas seen during those years. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Enteric fistulas and necrotizing enterocolitis. J Pediatr Surg. 1996; 31 1268-1271 10 Wallace A M, Newman K. [thieme-connect.com]

Abstract We report a 26-week gestational age newborn who developed an entero-enteric fistula associated with a small bowel stricture following a mild episode of necrotizing [thieme-connect.com]

Jejunocolic Fistula

Entero enteric fistula cont. [slideshare.net]

[…] with only isolated reports in the literature As the survival rate of infants with severe NEC is improving the incidence of complications like enteric fistulas will increase [sajch.org.za]

The presence of other complications (intestinal stenosis, abscess, entero-cutaneous fistula, entero-enteric fistula, persistent ureteral obstruction) involve surgery. [webmedcentral.com]

Internal Biliary Fistula

fistulas 2, whereas choledocho-enteric fistula is rare. [ispub.com]

[…] choledocho-enteric fistulas [ 17 ]. [omicsonline.org]

Biliary-Enteric Fistula The incidence of such fistulas is unknown, but it is low. Two thirds of patients with biliary-enteric fistulas have symptoms for 2 years or more. [surgerysearch.blogspot.com]

Duodenal Fistula

Secondary Aortoenteric fistula. Medscape General Medicine.2007; 9(3):25: 1-4. 5. Elliot JP, Smith RF, Sizlagyi DE. Aorto-enteric and paraprosthetic enteric fistula. [bjmp.org]

A spontaneous biliary enteric fistula is a rare condition. [nature.com]

We present a clinical case in which all conventional diagnostic tools failed to demonstrate the aorto-enteric fistula. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Aortoduodenal Fistula

Secondary Aortoenteric fistula. Medscape General Medicine.2007; 9(3):25: 1-4. 5. Elliot JP, Smith RF, Sizlagyi DE. Aorto-enteric and paraprosthetic enteric fistula. [bjmp.org]

[…] primary aorto-enteric fistulae in one patient, Korean J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 2012, vol. 45 (pg. 330 - 3 ) 21 Primary aorto-enteric fistula with a chronic isolated abdominal [academic.oup.com]

Elliott JP, Jr, Smith RF, Szilagyl DE: Aortoenteric and paraprosthetic-enteric fistulas. Problems of diagnosis and management. [link.springer.com]

Enterovesical Fistula

References 1 : Detection of enteric-urinary fistulas with a non-invasive quantitative method. J Urol 1984 ; 132 : 1134. [doi.org]

(entero-enteric fistula), or between a segment of intestine and another organ (e.g. entero-vesical or entero-vaginal fistula), or between a segment of intestine and the abdominal [e-guide.ecco-ibd.eu]

Medline Plus- Medical Encyclopedia, Entero-enteral or enterocutaneous fistula. US National Library of Medicine, 2004. [myvmc.com]

Biliary Fistula

Patient Data Gender: Male From the case: Biliary-enteric fistula: pneumobilia CT Loading images... Intraheptic gas, in the left lobe, peripherally located. [radiopaedia.org]

fistula. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Gastrocolic Fistula

Examples include gut - gut: entero-enteric fistula colo-enteric fistula colo-duodenal fistula colo-gastric fistula gut - skin: enterocutaneous fistula gastro-cutaneous fistula [radiopaedia.org]

[…] biliary-enteric fistula. 3 x 3 Chang, W. [lhc.com.ua]

CMV-associated enteric fistulae are an exceedingly rare complication, with only four previous cases described: a gastrocolic, an enterocutaneous, a rectovaginal and a colocutaneous [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Enterovaginal Fistula

This is an ineffective method of bypass, since the enteric contents continue to flow into the fistula tract. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Local control of fistula An attempt should be made to decrease fistula output by placing enteric drainage tubes proximal to the fistula (an important treatment step). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Gastroduodenal Fistula

Table 1 Frequency of biliary-enteric fistulas in patients with gallstone ileus. [wjgnet.com]

There is a need for a high index of suspicion for enteral fistula formation, especially following neodymium magnet ingestion [ 4 ]. [pghn.org]

Sardanelli Post-surgical enteric fistula treatment with image-guided percutaneous injection of cyanoacrylic glue Clinical Radiology 68 (2013) 59-63 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov [gemitaly.it]

Acute Emphysematous Cholecystitis

If done it may detect air in the biliary tract or gallbladder wall caused by emphysematous cholecystitis, cholangitis, or cholecystic-enteric fistula (however other imaging [aci.health.nsw.gov.au]

[…] or fistula) should suggest emphysematous cholecystitis; however, the diagnosis should be confirmed by abdominal radiography. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

fistula, bilioenteric fistula 胆道破裂 rupture of biliary tract 胆道発育不全 biliary hypoplasia 胆道閉鎖 atresia of bile duct, biliary atresia 胆嚢炎 cholecystitis 胆嚢癌 carcinoma of the gallbladder [jsge.or.jp]

Bladder Fistula

Medline Plus- Medical Encyclopedia, Entero-enteral or enterocutaneous fistula. US National Library of Medicine, 2004. [myvmc.com]

Four patients had associated internal fistulae: entero-enteral fistula (N = 3) and entero-colic fistula (N = 3). [urotoday.com]

Entero-enteral fistulas These fistulas form between two different segments of the intestines. Symptoms are dependent on the segment of bowel involved. [myvmc.com]

Gastric Fistula

Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas. Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas. [medlineplus.gov]

(Also known as/Synonyms) Enterocutaneous Fistula (ECF) Entero-Enteral Fistula GI Fistula What is Gastrointestinal Fistula? [dovemed.com]

Local control of fistula An attempt should be made to decrease fistula output by placing enteric drainage tubes proximal to the fistula (an important treatment step). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Umbilical Fistula

These are lined by urothelium, cuboidal, flat or atrophic epithelia rather than enteric mucosa Stoma or fistula – Either surgically created or a result of an inflammatory [dermnetnz.org]

[…] cyst with fibrous cord, fibrous cord, enteric fistula, and hemorrhagic umbilical mass. [2], [3], [4] The VID anomalies occur in approximately 2% of newborns, and 6% of these [jcnonweb.com]

The exceptions are infants with necrotizing infections and those with stool draining from the umbilicus, indicative of an enteric-umbilical fistula. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Choledocholithiasis with Cholangitis

In 3.2 % of the patients we found periampullary biliary-enteric fistulas due to stone erosion, while a lacerated papilla after stone passage was found in 3.1 %. [link.springer.com]

fistula biliary tract choledocholithiasis endoscopic retrograde cholangiography gallstone migration [link.springer.com]

//doi.org/10.1007/BF02962939 Mots-clés cholangiographie rétrograde fistule bilio-duodénale lithiase cholédocienne migration lithiasique voies biliaires Key-words biliary-enteric [link.springer.com]

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Type 28

Bibliografía 1. Sairenji T, Collins K, Evans D. An update on inflammatory bowel disease. Prim Care Clin Office Pract. 2017;44(4):673-92. [ Links ] 2. Xia B, Crusius J, Meuwissen S, Peña A. Inflammatory bowel disease:definition, epidemiology, etiologic aspects, and immunogenetic studies. World J Gastroenterol.[…] [scielo.org.mx]

Intestinal Fistula

Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas. Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas. [mountsinai.org]

In patients with Crohn enteritis, fistulas that occur in the right lower quadrant after an appendectomy usually arise because of the involved terminal ileum adhering to the [emedicine.medscape.com]

Surgical treatment of enteric ‘bud’ fistulas in contaminated wounds. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Mirizzi Syndrome

[…] type IV: entire CHD wall is involved in a cholecystocholedochal fistula type V: any of the above with cholecysto-enteric fistula 6 Beltrán classification type I: external [radiopaedia.org]

Air in the biliary tree may also be detected on these radiographic studies if there is an enteric fistula present. [healthjade.net]

(iii) Type III, with cholecysto-enteric fistula without (a) or with (b) gallstone ileus. [hindawi.com]

Vascular Graft Infection

Host defense recognition of bacterial biofilm can result in perigraft abscesses, aorto-enteric fistulas, and very rarely, fistulas into adjacent bone. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

DOI: 10.1016/j.circir.2016.01.002 Resum: BACKGROUND: Aorto-enteric fistula is a rare and potentially lethal entity. [repositori.upf.edu]

Aorto-enteric fistula after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: case report and review. [emdocs.net]

Intestinal Duplication

Figure 1 Small bowel follow through shows an ileal stricture associated with dilation above stenosis and suspected entero-enteric fistula at about 30 cm from the íleo-cecal [wjgnet.com]

Occasionally, the enteric cyst can become necrotic and lead to fistula formation with the adjacent intestine, peritoneum, or other nearby structures [8]. [hindawi.com]

A small bowel follow through (SBFT) showed an ileal stricture associated with dilation above a stenosis and a suspected entero-enteric fistula at about 30 cm from the ileo-cecal [wjgnet.com]

Perineal Fistula

There have been no reports of enteric fistulas after pelvic reconstruction with biological meshes. [dovepress.com]

Rectourethral fistula describes the rectum connecting to the urethra. The fistula most commonly enters the bulbar urethra, but can also enter the prostatic urethra. [rrnursingschool.biz]

For example, chemotherapy against metastatic disease, and especially bevacizumab, is suspected to cause enteric fistulas. [dovepress.com]

Pericholecystic Abscess

This may be associated with AC, although it is more common in chronic cholecystitis.[5],[6] The most frequent biliary-enteric fistulas are cholecystoduodenal [Figure 3] and [ijri.org]

Pneumobilia is usually secondary to biliary-enteric fistula (spontaneous or surgical), incompetent sphincter of Oddi, biliary-enteric anastomosis (surgical), or cholangitis [aafp.org]

[…] abscess; bilio-enteric fistula; gallstone ileus Necrosis with perforation of the GB wall (non-iatrogenic) V GB perforation with generalized peritonitis Above, with generalized [aast.org]

Congenital Malformation of the Spine

Disorders of midline notochordalintegration Dorsal enteric fistula and neurenteric cystA dorsal enteric fistula occurs when there is an abnormal connection between the skin [slideshare.net]

DISORDERS OF MIDLINE NOTOCHORDAL INTEGRATION DORSAL ENTERIC FISTULA  Abnormal connection between the skin surface and bowel. [slideshare.net]

A dorsal enteric fistula is considered to be the most severe form, resulting in a persistent connection between the bowel and the posterior cutaneous surface, crossing between [radiologykey.com]

Posterior Fusion of Lumbosacral Vertebrae-Blepharoptosis Syndrome

fistulae 7.4 Colorectal Surgery Surgeons: Andrew A. [whsmith.co.uk]

fistulae 7.4 Colorectal Surgery S URGEONS Andrew A. [knetbooks.com]

MalottDuodenotomy Open appendectomy Excision of Meckel's diverticulum Enterostomy Continent ileostomy pouch (Kock) Small-bowel resection with anastomosis Enterolysis Closure of enteric [whsmith.co.uk]

Peritoneal Abscess

In the latter situation, draining the abscesses with an enteric communication may be possible for several days before a laparotomy is performed to control the fistula. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Figure C shows a right lower quadrant abdominal wall abscess and enteric fistula (confirmed by the presence of enteral contrast in the abdominal wall). [emedicine.medscape.com]

Transperitoneal exploration is indicated for multiple abscesses not amenable to CT-guided drainage, such as interloop collections or an enteric fistula feeding the abscess [emedicine.medscape.com]

Postoperative Dehiscence

Enteric fistulas: principles of management. Journal of the American College of Surgeons, 209 (4):484-491. Doi:10.1016/j.am.collsurg.2009.05.025. 3. Vuolo, J. (2006). [healthtimes.com.au]

Where periwound skin maceration occurs or is considered to be a risk (eg if an enteral fistula is present or if there are excessive exudate levels) consider skin barrier products [wounds-uk.com]

However, concern exists about mesh-related complications, such as mesh extrusion and enteric fistula formation [ 4, 5, 6, 7 ]. [link.springer.com]

Lesser Sac Abscess

[…] abscess; bilio-enteric fistula; gallstone ileus Necrosis with perforation of the GB wall (non-iatrogenic) V GB perforation with generalized peritonitis Above, with generalized [aast.org]

Figure C shows a right lower quadrant abdominal wall abscess and enteric fistula (confirmed by the presence of enteral contrast in the abdominal wall). [emedicine.medscape.com]

[…] n = 17; 17.4% Eventrations n = 17; 17.4% Intestinal occlusion n = 2; 2% Hemorrhages from major vessels n = 4; 4.1% Enteral fistula n = 2; 2% Gastric fistula n = 2; 2% Colic [file.scirp.org]

Abdominal Visceral Abscess

Figure C shows a right lower quadrant abdominal wall abscess and enteric fistula (confirmed by the presence of enteral contrast in the abdominal wall). [medscape.com]

Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm

Rupture into the bowel (aorto enteric fistula)  An aorto enteric fistula is an abnormal communication between the abdominal aorta and the bowel; it may be primary or secondary [slideshare.net]

The commonest sites of rupture and their relative incidences are intraperitoneal rupture: 20% retroperitoneal rupture: 80% aortocaval fistula : 3-4% primary aorto-enteric [radiopaedia.org]

 A primary aorto enteric fistula connects an infra renal AAA to the bowel, most commonly the duodenum (aortoduodenal fistula). [slideshare.net]