• Worldwide Fistula Fund is a nonprofit maternal health organization helping girls and women with childbirth injuries such as obstetric fistula to recover and build new lives. (guidestar.org)
  • We are the oldest organization in the United States serving women and girls with obstetric fistula. (guidestar.org)
  • A woman with obstetric fistula leaks urine or feces uncontrollably. (guidestar.org)
  • Obstetric fistula is preventable and treatable. (guidestar.org)
  • Center staff also provide surrounding communities with prevention education, conduct training for medical professionals as well as publish clinical research on obstetric fistula to advance future treatment protocols. (guidestar.org)
  • focused on increasing the number of trained obstetric fistula surgeons to strengthen treatment capacity. (charitywatch.org)
  • She suffered from obstetric fistula resulting from an obstructed labor at the age of 16. (fistulafoundation.org)
  • Her doctor informed her that she had developed an obstetric fistula as a result of the difficult labor and she would need an operation to close the hole between her bladder and birth canal. (fistulafoundation.org)
  • Obstetric fistula is estimated to affect 2 million women worldwide and has considerable social and psychological effects on affected individuals. (nih.gov)
  • In this prospective study, 51 consecutive women with obstetric fistula admitted to the Barhirdar Hamlin Fistula Centre in the north of Ethiopia were screened using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) for potential mental health disorder before and 2 weeks after fistula surgery. (nih.gov)
  • We conclude that surgical treatment of obstetric fistula results in marked improvements in mental heath. (nih.gov)
  • BackgroundThe obstetric fistula is a chronic maternal morbidity of global public health concern. (bvsalud.org)
  • Aretrospective review of medical records for all women who underwent obstetric fistula repair surgeryat Women and Newborn Hospital from 2017 to 2019. (bvsalud.org)
  • Majority of women presenting with obstetric fistula were multiparous with a history of prolonged labour, delivery by caesarean section and poor birth outcomes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Success rate for obstetric fistula repair at Women and Newborn Hospital was 83% at 2weeks postoperative. (bvsalud.org)
  • Other areas comprise of Infertility, Obstetric Fistula, and cross-cutting issues. (who.int)
  • In 2018, Seattle-based fistula organization One By One (OBO) joined forces with WFF. (guidestar.org)
  • A total of 52 patients with anal fistula admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from December 2017 to July 2018 were selected. (scirp.org)
  • 1) Subjects 52 patients (average age of 39.4 ± 13.5 years [4 months - 63 years]) with anal fistula collected from December 2018 to June 2019 in the Department of Anorectal Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. (scirp.org)
  • (http://www.un.org/en/sections/observances/international-days/, accessed 27 September 2018). (who.int)
  • Radiomic features were derived from preoperative CT scans from adult patients after pancreatoduodenectomy at a single centre in the Netherlands (Amsterdam, 2013-2018) to develop the radiomics-based preoperative- Fistula Risk Score . (bvsalud.org)
  • Generally, fistula refers to a communicating track between two epithelial surfaces, commonly between a hollow viscus and the skin (external fistula) or between two hollow viscera (internal fistula), lined with granulation tissue which is subsequently epithelized [ 6 , 7 ]. (intechopen.com)
  • It consists of an internal fistula, an external fistula and a fistula. (scirp.org)
  • The internal fistula is located around the dentate line, the external fistula is located on the skin around the anus, and the fistula runs on the anus, peripheral tissue clearance. (scirp.org)
  • Chyle fistula is defined as a leakage of lymphatic fluid from the lymphatic vessels, typically accumulating in the thoracic or abdominal cavities but occasionally manifesting as an external fistula. (medscape.com)
  • When occurring between two parts of the intestine, it is known as an enteroenteral fistula, between the small intestine and the skin as an enterocutaneous fistula, and between the colon and the skin as a colocutaneous fistula. (wikipedia.org)
  • Enterocutaneous fistula: between the intestine and the skin surface, namely from the duodenum or the jejunum or the ileum. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, enterocutaneous fistula due to mesh migration can occur as a very rare, late complication, for which diagnosis is very difficult. (hindawi.com)
  • Here we report the case of an enterocutaneous fistula due to late mesh migration in a mentally retarded, diabetic, 35-year-old male after umbilical hernia repair with composite dual mesh in 2010. (hindawi.com)
  • In the literature, most cases of mesh-associated enterocutaneous fistula due to migration involved polypropylene meshes. (hindawi.com)
  • Most reports of enterocutaneous fistula due to mesh migration involve polypropylene mesh [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • Here we describe a case of enterocutaneous fistula due to late migration of a composite dual mesh 4 years after incisional hernia repair. (hindawi.com)
  • Abdominal computed tomography (CT) with oral and intravenous contrast showed an ileal enterocutaneous fistula but revealed no mesh migration. (hindawi.com)
  • The primary complications during the postoperative period are leak and stenosis of the anastomosis, gastroesophageal reflux, esophageal dysmotility, fistula recurrence, respiratory disorders including tracheomalacia and "cyanotic spells" and deformities of the thoracic wall. (frontiersin.org)
  • Mesh is a foreign substance, because of that some of the complications including hematoma, seroma, foreign body reaction, organ damage, infection, mesh rejection, and fistula formation may occur after implantation of the mesh. (hindawi.com)
  • Fistula/access-related complications had occurred within six months prior to bleeding deaths. (globaldialysis.com)
  • Congenital fistulas need no treatment unless significant complications developing. (msdmanuals.com)
  • First described in the 17th century as complications of trauma, chyle fistulas most commonly occur secondary to lymphatic disease or malignancy or following abdominal, neck, or thoracic operations. (medscape.com)
  • This study evaluated the anal fistula lesions by combining three-dimensional volume ultrasound and two-dimensional high-frequency ultrasound technology (combined group), and observed whether the combined application of the two technologies for the overall diagnostic efficacy of the disease is higher than the two-dimensional high-frequency ultrasound technology alone. (scirp.org)
  • Fistulas can result from an infection or inflammation, injury or surgery. (wikipedia.org)
  • Doctors may perform surgery or use more conservative treatments for a colovesical fistula. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Located in rural southern Niger, the Danja Fistula Center (DFC Niger) offers comprehensive services to women suffering from obstetric fistulas including free surgery, empowerment/reintegration programs and individual recovery plans. (guidestar.org)
  • Surgery is required if pain is severe, if medical treatment fails, or if the fistula-in-ano recurs. (medscape.com)
  • In a retrospective study of fistula-in-ano in children, Novotny et al demonstrated that recurrence is more likely in older children and in children who had previous episodes of perianal abscess or if pus was noted at the time of surgery. (medscape.com)
  • I had the surgery for a fistula/fissure/vessel gone awry earlier this morning. (abchomeopathy.com)
  • Surgery will close the fistula to stop symptoms. (epnet.com)
  • Oronasal fistula is one of the disappointing expected outcomes of cleft palate surgery. (intechopen.com)
  • In this chapter, oronasal fistula, as one of the expected deleterious outcomes of cleft palate surgery, is discussed thoroughly. (intechopen.com)
  • Multiple Endoscopic Therapies for Treatment of Chronic Post-bariatric Surgery Gastropleural Fistula. (harvard.edu)
  • Efficacy of the cardiac septal occluder in the treatment of post-bariatric surgery leaks and fistulas. (harvard.edu)
  • This page will give you information about surgery for an anal fistula. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • Most anal fistulas do not heal without surgery. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • The type of surgery you need will depend on where the fistula is. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • In this assignment you will meet your patient Anna Vasta, a 68 year old female patient with Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension and coronary artery disease who just had surgery to create an AV fistula in her right forearm. (zunal.com)
  • Anal fistula is a good disease and common disease in clinical anorectal surgery [1]. (scirp.org)
  • Acquired fistulas usually have a single large connection and can be effectively treated by surgery. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The treatment consisted of a surgery for closure of the fistula through the mucoperiosteal flap, which was carried out performed by a maxillofacial surgeon. (bvsalud.org)
  • Accurately predicting the risk of clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreatoduodenectomy before surgery may assist surgeons in making more informed treatment decisions and improved patient counselling. (bvsalud.org)
  • The radiomics-based preoperative- Fistula Risk Score , which uses only preoperative CT features, is a new and promising radiomics-based score that has the potential to be integrated with hospital CT report systems and improve patient counselling before surgery . (bvsalud.org)
  • Treatment depends on the cause of the fistula, where it is, and how bad it is. (medlineplus.gov)
  • This method is less accurate than a CT scan but can eliminate any cancerous cause of the fistula. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • This medication will also help treat diverticulitis or Crohn's disease if either condition is the cause of the fistula. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Esophageal Pulmonary-splenopancreatic Fistula: A Serious Complication of Sleeve Gastrectomy. (harvard.edu)
  • Gastrogastric fistula (GGF) is a well-known complication of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), occurring in 1-6% of the greater than 25,000 RYGBs performed in the United States every year. (sages.org)
  • There was one asymptomatic complication consisting of a coil migrating through the fistula and lodging in the lung. (ajnr.org)
  • Anal fistulas connect the anal canal and the perianal skin. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anal fistulas connect between the epithelialized surface of the anal canal and the perianal skin. (wikipedia.org)
  • [ 1 ] In an acquired fistula-in-ano, the communication is typically between the anal canal and the perineal skin. (medscape.com)
  • In a congenital fistula-in-ano, the fistulous tract may extend from the anal canal to the vestibule, vagina, or urethra. (medscape.com)
  • An anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the lining on the inside of your anal canal (back passage) and the skin near your anus. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • Most anal fistulas are caused by an abscess (a collection of pus) that has developed in your anal canal. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • If the fistula is below or crosses the lower part of the sphincter muscles (the muscles around your anal canal that control when you open your bowels), your surgeon will cut the fistula open to your skin and leave your wound open so that it can heal with healthy tissue. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • Fistula-in-ano or ano-rectal fistula is a condition in which there is an abnormality in the connection between the epithelial surface of the anal canal and the perianal skin. (diethealthclub.com)
  • However the type of treatment depends not on the location of the fistula tract but of the level of the internal opening in the anal canal. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with high output EC fistulae have a high morbidity and mortality rate. (nih.gov)
  • Bronchoesophageal fistulas are associated with a high morbidity and mortality, and the underlying cause should be investigated. (appliedradiology.com)
  • The fistulas commonly resulted from the surgical treatment, radiotherapy, parturition injuries and Crohn's disease. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Aim: Crohn's anal fistula (CAF) is a complex condition, with no agreement on which patient characteristics should be routinely reported in studies. (lu.se)
  • Colovaginal fistulas occur between the colon and the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this paper, the authors present the definition, etiology, clinical features, diagnosis and preparations for the surgical treatment of colovaginal fistulas. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • A ten year experience with 11 female patients with colovaginal fistulas divided according to the causes is reviewed. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Eight patients with colovesical and one patient with colovaginal fistula are included. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Diagnosis is commonly delayed or potentially misdiagnosed, whereas tracheoesophageal fistulas, which have a higher incidence and greater association with endotracheal intubation, are typically diagnosed much more quickly. (appliedradiology.com)
  • Jeremy K. Cutsforth-Gregory, M.D. , a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, explains recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)-venous fistulas. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Test Characteristics of Abdominal Computed Tomography for the Diagnosis of Gastro-gastric Fistula in Patients with Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass. (harvard.edu)
  • Because of the relatively low incidence of chyle fistulas, a high index of suspicion is required to make a timely diagnosis. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Ouédraogo is now working to refine and develop services and plans to host more fistula camps in 2019. (guidestar.org)
  • [ 3 ] Chyle fistulas can cause extreme morbidity because of loss of fluids, electrolytes, and other nutrients. (medscape.com)
  • There was a statistically significant difference in the detection rate of the anal fistula branch and the coincidence rate of the internal fistula between the two methods (both P (scirp.org)
  • The oronasal fistula (ONF) is the main postoperative sequel of palatoplasty and can leads to functional problems such as hypernasality of voice and regurgitation of food through the nose. (bvsalud.org)
  • A colovesical fistula is an abnormal connection that develops between the colon and the bladder. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Read on to discover what happens when a person has a colovesical fistula, what symptoms they may experience, and what can cause the condition. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • What occurs with a colovesical fistula? (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • The colovesical fistula is the most frequent and usually develops between the sigmoid colon and the bladder dome. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • On average, a person may develop a colovesical fistula between ages 55 and 75 . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Recurrent UTIs and generalized abdominal pain may also indicate that a person has a colovesical fistula. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Assessment of these images, a physical exam, urine testing , and a general review of symptoms can help a medical professional diagnose a colovesical fistula. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty of the remnant stomach in Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a novel approach to a gastrogastric fistula with weight regain. (harvard.edu)
  • Approximately 17-70% of children with tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) have associated developmental anomalies. (medscape.com)
  • Acquired BEFs are less common than tracheoesophageal fistulas. (appliedradiology.com)
  • This abnormality facilitates the trapping of bacteria, which cause cryptitis that leads to perianal abscess formation and fistulae. (medscape.com)
  • The mucosal flap advancement is considered the gold standard for the treatment of high perianal fistula of cryptoglandular origin by most colorectal surgeons. (medscape.com)
  • Their prospective series of 15 patients with high perianal fistula treated with the anal fistula plug showed promising results. (medscape.com)
  • The anal fistula plug trial is designed to compare the anal fistula plug with the mucosal flap advancement in the treatment of high perianal fistula in terms of success rate, continence, postoperative pain, and quality of life. (medscape.com)
  • Sixty patients with high perianal fistulas of cryptoglandular origin will be randomized to either the fistula plug or the mucosal advancement flap. (medscape.com)
  • This randomized controlled trial comparing the anal fistula plug and the mucosal advancement flap should provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of the anal fistula plug in the treatment of high perianal fistulas. (medscape.com)
  • A perianal fistula is a common condition. (medscape.com)
  • Gastric fistula: from the stomach to the skin surface (K38.3) Fistula of appendix (K60) Anal and rectal fissures and fistulas (K60.3) Anal fistula (K60.5) Anorectal fistula (fecal fistula, fistula-in-ano): connecting the rectum or other anorectal area to the skin surface. (wikipedia.org)
  • Study parameters will be anorectal fistula closure-rate, continence, post-operative pain, and quality of life. (medscape.com)
  • The liquid consistency of fibrin glue is possibly not ideal for the purpose of closing anorectal fistulas, because the glue is easily extruded from the fistula tract by increased pressure. (medscape.com)
  • Fistulas are sometimes surgically created as part of a treatment, for example arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Treatment for fistula varies depending on the cause and extent of the fistula, but often involves surgical intervention combined with antibiotic therapy. (wikipedia.org)
  • Let's End Fistula Phase II focuses on social reintegration and economic empowerment following surgical treatment. (guidestar.org)
  • Asymptomatic fistulae require no treatment. (medscape.com)
  • A study by Inoue et al reported good long-term success rates with seton placement in infants with fistula-in-ano and suggested that this procedure may be a useful treatment option in this population. (medscape.com)
  • 1,3 Surgical treatment, which consists of excision of the fistula with closure of the abnormal openings, has a high rate of success. (appliedradiology.com)
  • Besides the surgical treatment of the fistula, in most cases, the contemporary colostomy is required. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The fistula may be suitable for treatment with special glue, clips or a plug made from pig-bowel tissue. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • Provide a more valuable basis for the treatment and evaluation of anal fistula. (scirp.org)
  • Staff check everyone's fistula regularly and if they see a problem, they act: either with antibiotics and treatment, or a referral to a hospital or vascular surgeon, to examine and rebuild the fistula. (globaldialysis.com)
  • Designed for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients requiring hemodialysis, the Ellipsys™ system is a unique single-catheter, nonsurgical option for physicians to create an arteriovenous (AV) fistula, a traditionally invasive procedure that - until the advent of percutaneous AVF technology - had not changed in more than 50 years. (medtronic.com)
  • Nevertheless, patients with fistulae should be managed based on the available evidence, detailed clinical and nutrition assessment, and close monitoring. (nih.gov)
  • Up to 70% of patients with fistulae have malnutrition and it is a significant prognostic factor of spontaneous fistula closure. (nih.gov)
  • What I must express to you is that I am now afraid of developing an anal fistula which my doctor said happens to 50% of patients. (abchomeopathy.com)
  • Among 52 patients, 3D volume ultrasound combined with 2D high-frequency ultrasound were used to diagnose 32 cases of anal fistula intersphincteric type, 14 cases of transsphincter type, 5 cases of supra-sphincter type, and 1 case of extra-sphincter type. (scirp.org)
  • [ 2 ] Chyle fistulas also can form as a result of venous hypertension, and they have been described in patients with superior vena cava syndrome or thrombosis of the vena cava. (medscape.com)
  • Patients with chyle fistulas usually give histories of some comorbid conditions such as malignancy or prior operations of the chest, neck, or abdomen. (medscape.com)
  • [ 6 ] published the result of 41 patients with high transsphincteric, suprasphincteric and extrasphincteric fistula treated with a mucosal flap advancement. (medscape.com)
  • Overall, 359 patients underwent a pancreatoduodenectomy , of whom 89 (25 per cent) developed a clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula . (bvsalud.org)
  • The radiomics-based preoperative- Fistula Risk Score model was developed using CT scans of 118 patients , of which three radiomic features were included in the random forest model, and externally validated in 57 patients . (bvsalud.org)
  • In 1337, John Anderne was the first to surgically lay open a fistula-in-ano. (medscape.com)
  • an arteriovenous fistula is created surgically to provide vascular access for the procedure. (msdmanuals.com)
  • A tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is a congenital or acquired communication between the trachea and esophagus. (medscape.com)
  • 1 Bronchoesophageal fistulas may be congenital or acquired, with acquired causes being more common. (appliedradiology.com)
  • Globally, every year between 50,000 and 100,000 women are affected by fistula relating to childbirth. (wikipedia.org)
  • When she returns to her community, Fatima will be a healthy, empowered woman, running her own small business and advocating for antenatal care during pregnancy and medical assistance during childbirth to prevent fistulas from occurring to other women in her community. (fistulafoundation.org)
  • Anovaginal or rectovaginal fistulas occur when a hole develops between the anus or rectum and the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
  • Urinary tract fistulas are abnormal openings within the urinary tract or an abnormal connection between the urinary tract and another organ such as between the bladder and the uterus in a vesicouterine fistula, between the bladder and the vagina in a vesicovaginal fistula, and between the urethra and the vagina in urethrovaginal fistula. (wikipedia.org)
  • Fistulas may develop between different organs, such as between the esophagus and the windpipe or the bowel and the vagina. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A vesico-vaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the urinary tract and the vagina. (epnet.com)
  • This type of fistula can cause uncontrolled urine leakage through the vagina. (epnet.com)
  • As a clinical entity, fistula-in-ano has well been recognized from ancient times. (medscape.com)
  • To explore the clinical diagnostic value of transperineal volume ultrasound combined with two-dimensional high-frequency ultrasound for anal fistula. (scirp.org)
  • Yang, D. and Yao, X. (2020) Clinical Value of Transperineal 3D Volume Ultrasound Combined with 2D High Frequency Ultrasound in Anal Fistula. (scirp.org)
  • The consensus meeting ratified a core descriptor set of 37 descriptors within six domains: fistula anatomy, current disease activity and phenotype, risk factors, medical interventions for CAF, surgical interventions for CAF, and patient symptoms and impact on quality of life. (lu.se)
  • Finally, chyle fistulas are space-filling and exert pressure on surrounding tissues, creating symptoms that can range from minimal discomfort to life-threatening situations. (medscape.com)
  • The aim was to evaluate the predictive accuracy of a radiomics-based preoperative- Fistula Risk Score (RAD-FRS) for clinically relevant postoperative pancreatic fistula . (bvsalud.org)
  • Fatal Hemoptysis After Closure of Gastrobronchial Fistula Using an Amplatzer Vascular Device. (harvard.edu)
  • from Latin fistula, "tube, pipe") in anatomy is an abnormal connection between two hollow spaces (technically, two epithelialized surfaces), such as blood vessels, intestines, or other hollow organs. (wikipedia.org)
  • Hippocrates (c. 460 BCE) used a seton to cure fistula-in-ano. (medscape.com)
  • If the fistula has branches that pass through the upper part of the sphincter muscles, your surgeon may instead place a special stitch (called a seton stitch) in the fistula to allow pus to drain easily. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • In a well-run unit, fistula/graft haemorrhages really are rare. (globaldialysis.com)
  • From the stories posted on this blog, in well-run units, fistula/graft haemorrhages are rare. (globaldialysis.com)
  • That doesn't make it any less traumatic for the families when it happens, but mostly, unless you have some specific problems with your graft or fistula, it is not something to lose sleep over. (globaldialysis.com)
  • 95% CI = 3.9-4.8 versus fistula or graft). (medscape.com)
  • Below you will find Fistula Foundation's past Annual Reports. (fistulafoundation.org)
  • The percentage of Fistula Foundation's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses). (charitywatch.org)
  • Two-dimensional high-frequency ultrasound was used to diagnose 34 cases of anal fistula intersphincteric type, 14 cases of transsphincter type, 4 cases of supra-sphincter type, and 0 cases of extra-sphincter type. (scirp.org)
  • [ 4 ] developed a classification system in which fistula are divided into intersphincteric fistula, transsphincteric fistula, suprasphincteric fistula and extrasphincteric fistula. (medscape.com)
  • A bronchoesophageal fistula (BEF) is an abnormal connection that forms between the esophagus and the bronchus, most commonly within the right bronchial tree. (appliedradiology.com)
  • Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is commonly associated with EA. (utah.edu)
  • Transarterial occlusion of solitary intracerebral arteriovenous fistulas. (ajnr.org)
  • Colovesical fistulas, which form between the colon and the bladder, are rare occurrences. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In the case of colovesical fistulas, this affects the bladder. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • In this procedure , medical professionals place a camera into the bladder to see whether a fistula is present. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • I still have the bladder fistula. (bladdercancersupport.org)
  • I have found a doctor in Longview, Texas and specializes in bladder reconstruction and he is very confident that he can repair the bladder fistula satisfactorily along with reconstruction of the kidney ureters to improve the function of my kidneys. (bladdercancersupport.org)
  • actually right at the area where the bladder fistula is located. (bladdercancersupport.org)
  • Fistula-in-ano is more common in boys than in girls, and 96% of cases occur in infants younger than 1 year. (medscape.com)
  • I have used Arnica 30 successfully for Fistula and it seems to help by increasing the blood flow to the affected area which I have also noticed seems to occur in the case of Eczema and Cellulitis which are cured by use of the remedy in about 3 months after commencement of the therapy. (abchomeopathy.com)
  • Type 1 BEFs consist of an esophageal diverticulum forming the fistula, type 2 consist of an extension of the esophagus into a lobar or segmental bronchus (most common), type 3 result from an extending bronchogenic cyst, and type 4 results from a pulmonary sequestration. (appliedradiology.com)
  • An anal fistula can cause continued infection and pain. (healthdirect.gov.au)
  • The fistula slowly becomes weak, fragile and weepy due to infection, stenosis (reducing blood flow and building pressure) or an aneurysm (the fistula wall balloons and becomes thin). (globaldialysis.com)
  • In addition, chyle fistulas can result in loss of lymphocytes and immune dysfunction. (medscape.com)
  • Chyle fistulas are rare events. (medscape.com)
  • For chyle fistulas to form, either a scarcity of lymphatic collaterals must be present or the injury to the lymphatic channels must overwhelm the remaining lymphatic vessels. (medscape.com)
  • Late pericardial tamponade and coronary arteriovenous fistula after trauma. (bmj.com)
  • Gastric Fistula" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (harvard.edu)
  • Fistulas are diagnosed clinically based on presence of thrill, murmur, and other signs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In some cases the fistula is temporarily covered using a fibrin glue or plug. (wikipedia.org)
  • 5 Congenital BEFs may present with normal mucosal lining within the fistula, unlike the acquired etiologies, which show absence of the normal mucosal lining. (appliedradiology.com)
  • In the anal fistula classification, there was no significant statistical difference between the two methods. (scirp.org)