What is an anal fistula? The anus is the external opening through which feces are expelled from the body. Just inside the anus are a number of small glands. If one of these glands become blocked, an abscess — an infected cavity — may form. An anal abscess is usually treated by surgical drainage, although some drain spontaneously.
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Abnormal openings within a urinary tract organ or an abnormal connection between a urinary tract organ and another organ. 1  Vesicouterine fistula occurs between the bladder and the uterus. 2  Vesicovaginal fistula is where a hole develops between the bladder and the vagina. 3  Urethrovaginal fistula is between the urethra and the vagina.
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The fistula is accessed through an abdominal wall incision. Laparoscopic surgery. This is a minimally invasive surgery that involves a tiny incision and the use of cameras and small tools to repair the fistula.
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A fistula is an abnormal connection between two parts inside of the body. Fistulas may develop between different organs, such as between the esophagus and the windpipe or the bowel and the vagina. They can also develop between two blood vessels, such as between an artery and a vein or between two arteries.
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About 50% of these abscesses develop into a fistula. A fistula is a small tunnel that connects the infected gland inside the anus to an opening on the skin around the anus. Symptoms include pain and swelling around the anus, as well as pain with bowel movements. The treatment for an anal fistula is surgery.
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Fistula offers a unique opportunity to end a terrible injustice. Around 1 million women have it and the number of new cases is declining as systems improve. These relatively small numbers mean we can eradicate this condition within several decades. We have a plan to end fistula by 2045. Read More
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Other Fistulas. 1  Enteroenteral Fistula occurs between two parts of the intestine. 2  Enterocutaneous or Colocutaneous Fistula occurs between the small intestine and the skin or the colon and the skin respectively.
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About 50% of these abscesses may develop into a fistula, in which a small tunnel connects the infected gland inside the anus to an opening on the skin around the anus. What causes an anal fistula? Most fistulas result from an anal abscess.
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GOFER (the Global Obstetric Fistula Electronic Registry) is designed to document and improve every interaction between a patient and her care team across the continuum. We built it to help all other organizations.
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what is the fistula
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two parts inside of the body.