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Gastrointestinal Fistula
Definition 1
An abnormal communication between any part of the gastrointestinal system and another organ or cavity. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by an abnormal communication between any part of the gastrointestinal system and another organ or anatomic site. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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