Classification and pathophysiology of enterocutaneous fistulas

S M Berry; J E Fischer

doi:10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70495-3

Classification and pathophysiology of enterocutaneous fistulas

Surg Clin North Am. 1996 Oct;76(5):1009-18. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70495-3.

Authors

S M Berry¹, J E Fischer

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

PMID: 8841361
DOI: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70495-3

Abstract

Enterocutaneous and aortoenteric fistulas arise from a diverse array of pathophysiologic states. Classification by anatomic, physiologic, and etiologic systems is critical to both nonoperative and operative treatment planning.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aortic Diseases / classification
Aortic Diseases / physiopathology
Cutaneous Fistula / classification*
Cutaneous Fistula / etiology
Cutaneous Fistula / physiopathology*
Humans
Intestinal Fistula / classification*
Intestinal Fistula / etiology
Intestinal Fistula / physiopathology*