Fistula of large intestine to vagina

Definition

A condition of the large intestine and vagina, caused by damage to the tissue due to childbirth, an inflammatory bowel disease, radiation treatment, cancer, or a complication following pelvic surgery. This condition is characterised by the formation of an abnormal passage between any part of the large bowel and the vagina. This condition may also present with leakage of bowel contents (faeces or gas) through the vagina.

Exclusions

• Obstetric Fistula (4B4Z)

Also indexed as

Nearby in Fistulae involving female genital tract

• GC04.10Vesicovaginal fistula
• GC04.11Fistula of small intestine to vagina
• GC04.13Female genital tract-skin fistulae
• GC04.14Urethrovaginal fistula
• GC04.15Combined urethrovesicovaginal fistula
• GC04.16Rectovaginal fistula
• GC04.17Vesicouterine fistula with severe scar or extensive tissue loss
• GC04.18Other combined urinary fistula with severe scar or extensive tissue loss