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In medicine, a fistula is an abnormal connection or passageway between two epithelium-lined organs or vessels that normally do not connect. Fistulas can develop in various parts of the body. The following list is sorted by the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems. , Lacrimal fistula , Mastoid fistula , Craniosinus fistula: between the intracranial space and a paranasal sinus , Labyrinthine fistula , Perilymph fistula: tear...


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How do you get rid of fistulas?
I have Crohns disease and get fistuals all the time. I am sick of having...

hi steffi, I am a female crohnie like yourself. I currently have a fistula on my stoma that is being treated w/ Humira injections. I had a huge fistula...

Asked by steffi32086 - 13 months ago

Does anyone know of a patient who has had rectual fistulas?
I have a family member who has had 10 rectal fistula surgeries! I pray for...

Rectal fistulae are notorious for recurrence. If a surgeon who has more experience with them tries cleaning the complete track, and patient takes precautions to avoid constipation, there may be...

Asked by need2know - 15 months ago

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    there's a long thread on fistulas I just can't seem to find it! Hopefully someone kind can direct me there. Any info on fistulas will be very much appreciated!! I see rectal-fistula, ano-rectal

    Jul 08, 2008

  • New to forum but no to fistulas - 3 replies

    the abscesses and reoccurring fistulas. I had a cutting seton put in that cut through a six inch deep the fistulas and the tracts the catheters made. Personally I believe the Fibrin Glue is much better

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Fistulas are back - 2 replies

    for 14 years now. I kive in Northern New Jersey. I have had perilymph fistulas bilateral. I have had Hi Diannecj56 I am so sorry to hear that your fistulas are back! I don't fully understand...

    Mar 24, 2008

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    Is there any way to avoid surgery for fistula in ano This discussion is related to fistula? from the Urogynecology Forum my bladder leaks into my vagina xrays do not show a fistula is other causes? can a...

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