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Results 1 - 10 of 15 for fistula
  1. Fistulas (National Library of Medicine)  
    A fistula is an abnormal connection between two parts inside of the body. Fistulas may develop between different organs, such as between ... two arteries. Some people are born with a fistula. Other common causes of fistulas include: Complications from ...
  2. Anal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The anus is the opening of the rectum through which stool passes out of your body. Problems with the anus are common. They include hemorrhoids, abscesses, ...
  3. Esophagus Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. You may not be aware of your esophagus until you swallow ...
  4. Tracheal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your trachea, or windpipe, is one part of your airway system. Airways are pipes that carry oxygen-rich air to your lungs. They also carry carbon dioxide, ...
  5. Arteriovenous Malformations (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)? Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are defects in your vascular system. Your vascular system is your body's ...
  6. Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... including: Intestinal obstruction, a blockage in the intestine Fistulas, abnormal connections between two parts inside of the ... damaged part of your digestive tract to treat: Fistulas Bleeding that is life threatening Intestinal obstructions Side ...
  7. Abscess (National Library of Medicine)  
    An abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system ...
  8. Birth Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are birth defects? A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother's body. Most birth defects happen during the ...
  9. Brain Aneurysm (National Library of Medicine)  
    A brain aneurysm is an abnormal bulge or "ballooning" in the wall of an artery in the brain. They are sometimes called berry aneurysms because they are ...
  10. Congenital Heart Defects (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are congenital heart defects? Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are problems with the structure of the heart. "Congenital" means that that the problems ...
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