FISTULA (Lat. for a pipe or tube), a term in surgery used to designate an abnormal communication leading either from the surface of the body to a normal cavity or canal, or from one normal cavity or canal to another.
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An abnormal passageway or tunnel in the body that connects two cavities is called a fistula. It may also be a one way fistula that that opens from a body cavity to the outside skin.
Fistula
Definition
A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure. Fistulas are usually the result of injury or surgery. It can also result from infection or inflammation.
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Fistula-in-ano is nearly always caused by a previous anorectal abscess. ... Usually that abscess drains spontaneously making an opening which may be a Fistula in ano. ...
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(fs´chl), abnormal, usually ulcerous channellike formation between two internal organs or between an internal organ and the skin.
Eck fistula
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Pronunciation: ek
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1. transposition of the portal circulation to the systemic by making an anastomosis between the vena cava and portal vein and then ligating the latter close to the liver.
Anal Fistula
What is an anal fistula?
An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal and the outer skin of the anus. The anus is the opening of the rectum where bowel movements (BMs) leave the body.
Anal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease
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Crohn's disease may cause sores, or ulcers, that tunnel through the intestine and into the surrounding tissue, often around the anus and rectum.
Vaginal Fistula Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
What is a vaginal fistula?
A fistula is a passage or hole that has formed between: ...
Fistulas can form anywhere in the body, and there are three basic types, referred to as blind, complete, and incomplete. Blind fistulas have only one open end, while complete fistulas have openings externally and internally.
Fistula-in-ano frequently complicates the above conditions, but it can also be idiopathic (of unknown cause), or arise in patients with tuberculosis, trauma (especially obstetric - after traumatic delivery), carcinoma, pelvic inflammatory disease, ...
A fistula (say 'fist-you-lah') is a connection between 2 of the body's tubes.
A fistula may be able to heal on its own over 2-8 weeks. Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Treatment options include the following:
Nutritional support may be needed while the fistula is healing: ...
A fistula develops in about 50 percent of all abscess cases and there is really no way to predict if this will occur.
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TE fistula often occurs with another birth defect known as esophageal atresia. The esophagus is a tube that leads from the throat to the stomach.
Anal fistulae are more common in men, and occur between 20 and 40 years of age.
“Fistula' means abnormal connection.
What causes coronary artery fistula?
Genital fistula is a condition in which the genital tract and the urinary and intestinal tract become connected (usually in the vagina) by a leak in the system.
An anal fistula is an abnormal, infected channel (tract) with an internal opening in the anal canal and an external opening in the skin near the anus or rectum. It is fairly common in people who have an infected anal abscess with drainage.
Only the fistula will be repaired during the first surgery.
A gastrostomy tube (a tube that goes through the skin into the stomach) may be placed to give your child nutrition.
Your child will have another surgery later to repair the esophagus.
Arteriovenous fistula, head and neck, Fig.1 (a)
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Bronchopleural fistula can be deadly to mesothelioma patients and other patients who have incurred bronchopleural fistula for reasons unrelated to chest trauma. The condition should be tended to immediately, as it can cause empyema.
Entero-enteral fistula; Enterocutaneous fistula; Fistula - gastrointestinal
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Most gastrointestinal fisulas are the result of surgery. Other causes include: ...
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Coronary artery fistula is an abnormal connection between one of the coronary arteries and a heart chamber or another blood vessel. The coronary arteries are blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to the heart.
Fistula means abnormal connection.
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Symptoms of CAROTID-CAVERNOUS FISTULA
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Fistula in ano
Fistula in ano is a tubular structure developing between anus in the skin. A fistula can actually connect with any part of the gastrointestinal tract or other organs within the body.
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fstjl noun a passage or opening which has been made unusually between two organs often near the rectum ...
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A fistula is an abnormal connection of tissue between two organs or between an organ and the skin. When damaged tissues come into contact with each other during infection, they sometimes stick together.
Fistula
channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil
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Lifting of gum tissue to expose and clean underlying tooth and bone structures.
Fistula
An abnormal opening between two parts of the body.
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Fistula An abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs or structures.
Fistula - abnormal passage between two organs or between an organ and the outside of the body, caused when damaged tissues come into contact with each other and join together while healing.
Fistula or Graft
Wash with an antibacterial soap each day, and always before dialysis. Do not scratch your skin or pick scab.
Check for redness, a feeling of excess warmth or the beginning of a pimple on any area of your access.
Fistulas. Sometimes ulcers can extend completely through the intestinal wall, creating a fistula — an abnormal connection that can occur between different parts of your intestine, between your intestine and skin, ...
fistula An abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the surface of the body. Fistulas may be caused by injury, infection or inflammation, or may be created during surgery.
Fistula
Abnormal opening between the inside of the body and the skin, or between 2 areas inside the body.
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Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor. Substance stimulates blood cell production.
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Fistula: An abnormal channel-like opening between two areas of the body. A fistula may be present at birth or occur because of injury, infection, or cancer.
Fistulas
A fistula is an abnormal passageway between two areas of the digestive tract. An internal fistula occurs between two areas of intestine or an area of intestine and another organ.
Fistula
An epithelial lined passage or tunnel formed in the body congenitally, by disease, injury, or occasionally by surgery or radiation; and leading from one internal organ to another or from an internal organ to the body's exterior.
Anal fistula. An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel between the anal canal and the outer skin of the anus that often drains pus or liquid, which can soil or stain clothing. An anal fistula may irritate the outer tissues or cause discomfort.
Anal Fistula
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There are no known ways to prevent anal abscesses or subsequent fistulas because the cause of the original infection of anal glands is unknown.
anal fistula - channel that develops between the anus and the skin. Most fistulas are the result of an abscess (infection) that spreads to the skin.
analgesia - absence of pain in response to stimulation that would normally be painful.
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Fistula in Ano
An abnormal opening on the cutaneous surface near the anus, usually resulting from a local abscess of the crypt and common in Crohn's disease. A perianal fistula may or may not communicate with the rectum. Also called Anal Fistula.
Fistulas, which are abnormal holes between the gastrointestinal tract and other areas of the body, such as the vagina, bladder and skin. Fistulas can easily become seriously infected and cause other problems.
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Fistulas—abnormal connections between the intestine and other organs or tissues, such as the bladder, vagina, or skin
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Fistula, mass, and abscess development is common.
Fistulas do not occur.
Perianal lesions are significant in 25 to 35% of cases.
fistula (an abnormal opening) between the rectum and bladder is a rare complication
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your physician prior to the procedure.
FISTULA: A site where one bodily organ has formed an abnormal opening into another.
FITS: (1) The occurrence of epilepsy. See EPILEPSY. (2) The street name for hypodermic syringes.
FRACTURE: A broken bone. [see 'Chest pain', 'Broken bones (1)'] ...
Fistula: This is an abnormal internal connection between organs or structures such as the bladder, ureters, or urethra. This can cause incontinence.
Fistula
An opening made into a hollow organ, as the bladder or eyeball, for drainage.
Fixator
A device incorporating a metal bar and pins that is used in stabilizing difficult bone fractures.
Fistula
An abnormal or surgically made passage between two hollow organs.
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Fistula: An abnormal passageway in the body. A fistula may go from the body surface into a blindpouch or into an internal organ or go between two internal organs.
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