Medical Term Fistula

Fistula | definition of fistula by Medical dictionary

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A Fistula is a permanent abnormal passageway between two organs in the body or between an organ and the exterior of the body. Description Fistulas can arise in any part of the body, but they are most common in the digestive tract. They can also develop between blood …

Fistula: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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A fistula is an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel and another structure. Fistulas are usually the result of an injury or surgery. Infection or inflammation can also cause a fistula …

Fistula: Causes, Symptoms, Types, and Treatment

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Anal fistula - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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A fistula is the tunnel that forms under the skin along this drainage tract. The tunnel connects the anal gland or anal canal to a hole in the outside skin around the anus. Rings …

What is a fistula? Learn about fistula symptoms and …

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Fistula Definition: A fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway that connects two organs or vessels that do not usually connect. They can develop anywhere between an intestine and the skin, between the …

Fistula - Symptoms and Causes - University of …

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A fistula is an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel and another structure. Fistulas are usually the result of an injury or surgery. …

Fistula - Wikipedia

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A fistula is an abnormal connection between vessels or organs that do not usually connect. It can be due to a disease or trauma, or purposely surgically created. [3] [5] Classification [ edit] Various types of fistulas …

Arteriovenous fistula - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is an irregular connection between an artery and a vein. Usually, blood flows from the arteries to tiny blood vessels (capillaries), and then on to the veins. Nutrients and …

Gastrointestinal Fistula: Causes, Symptoms, and …

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A gastrointestinal fistula (GIF) is an abnormal opening in your digestive tract that causes gastric fluids to seep through the lining of your stomach or intestines. If you have a GIF, you’re more...

Colovesical Fistula: Symptoms, Surgery, Recovery

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A colovesical fistula is an open connection between the colon and bladder. A thick wall of tissue normally separates the two. Fecal matter from the colon can enter the bladder through this...