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Results 1 - 10 of 56 for fistula
  1. Gastrointestinal fistula 
    A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that allows the contents to leak to another part ... part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas. Leaks that go through to the skin are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001129.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Coronary artery fistula 
    Coronary artery fistula is an abnormal connection between one of the coronary arteries and a heart chamber or another blood vessel. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007315.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Taking care of your vascular access for hemodialysis 
    ... accesses for hemodialysis. These are described as follows. Fistula: An artery in your forearm or upper arm ... inserted into the vein for dialysis treatment. A fistula takes from 4 to 6 weeks to heal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000591.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Fistula 
    A fistula is an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel and another structure. Fistulas are usually the result of an injury or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair 
    Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia repair is surgery to repair two birth defects in the esophagus and trachea. The ... connect with the lower esophagus and stomach. Tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) is an abnormal connection between the upper ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002934.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula 
    Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula is an abnormal connection between an artery and vein in the lungs. As a result, blood passes through ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001090.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Tracheoesophageal fistula repair - series (image) 
    A tracheoesophageal fistula is a congenital anomaly in which there is a connection between the trachea and the esophagus. This is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100103_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Coronary artery fistula (image) 
    A coronary artery fistula generally occurs when one of the coronary arteries fails to form properly during the development of the baby. Coronary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19878.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Fistula (image) 
    A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another organ, vessel or intestine, or the skin. Fistulas can be thought of as tubes connecting internal ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9328.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Anorectal fistulas (image) 
    ... may ulcerate and form channels of infection, called fistulas. Fistulas tunnel from the area of ulceration, creating a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19291.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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