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Fistulas

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.

Some people are born with a fistula. Other common causes of fistulas include:

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  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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fistulas.html - Health Topics
  2. 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
  3. Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula 
    Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a condition resulting from abnormal development before birth of the tube that carries food from the ... born with esophageal atresia also have a tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF), in which the esophagus and the trachea ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...phageal-atresia-tracheoesophageal-fistula - Genetics
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. Anal Abscess and Fistula (American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons)  
    Abscess/Specifics ... Abscess ... Fistulas/Specifics ... Fistulas ... Anal Disorders/Specifics ... Anal Disorders ... Ulcerative Colitis/Related Issues ... Ulcerative Colitis ... American Society ...
    https://fascrs.org/.../a-z/abscess-and-fistula-expanded-information - External Health Links
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