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Is gastrointestinal fistula a complication of abdominal surgery?
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Can be: Gastrointestinal fistulas can be a complication of intrabdominal surgery. They can also be due to other causes such as inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, radiation, etc.
Answered 6/10/2015
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Yes: This is an uncommon complication, caused when the intestine leaks into the abdomen following surgery. The intestinal contents then leak through the wound to drain out of the body.
Answered 1/12/2016
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