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Can anyone of any age get gastrointestinal fistula?
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Yes: Although it would be very rare in children and more common as you get older.
Answered 1/2/2012
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Yes: Fistula are not age dependant, but rather depend on the medical cause. There are medical causes which can occur in any age group.
Answered 7/10/2015
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