Fistula of small intestine

Definition

A small intestinal fistula is defined as an abnormal communication between the small intestine and another epithelialized surface such as the skin or an adjacent loop of bowel.

Inclusions

• Fistula of intestine, site unspecified

Exclusions

• Fistula of duodenum (DA50.2)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Other acquired anatomical alterations of small intestine

• DA92.1Pneumatosis intestinalis of small intestine
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified