title: Classification and pathophysiology of enterocutaneous fistulas.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Fischer
mesh_terms: D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000503:physiopathology; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*