abnormal communication between 2 structures (organs, vessels, cavities) that do not normally connect. (More? Head Abnormalities)
Pertaining to an oro-antral fistula which is an abnormal, epithelial lined communication between the oral cavity and the antral spaces resulting from injury or disease.
An abnormal opening or duct leading into a natural canal, hollow organ or other part of the body.
abnormal opening in the palate. They are sometimes closed surgically and many times close on their own.
an abnormal connection that forms between two internal organs or between two different parts of the intestine. This is a common complication of Crohn's disease.
fistula, a pipe) abnormal tube-like passage.
A fistula is an abnormal connection of tissue between two organs.
An abnormal pipe-like opening between two hollow organs, such as between the colon and bladder. Several types of fistula's can be seen in the graphics under anorectal malformations. Back to the
An abnormal connection, usually between two organs or leading from an internal organ to the surface of the body. back
A very serious complication of SRS, where a hole develops between the colon and the vagina.
an abnormal connection between two tubal structures or body cavities.
an abnormal passage between two organs, is symptomatic of Crohn's Disease with fistulas normally forming between loops of intestine or from intestine to anal and vaginal areas.
A medical term for a passage through flesh lined by skin throughout its length. Any healed piercing is a fistula. Body piercing has as its goal the successful creation of fistulas, usually but not always to hold jewelry.
Abnormal communication between two surfaces or between a viscus or other hollow structure and the exterior.
( fist-chu-luh): an abnormal passage, opening or connection between 2 internal organs or from an internal organ to the surface of the body.
An abnormal passage from an abscess, cavity or hollow organ to the skin or another abscess.
An abnormal passageway between two organs or from an internal organ or space to the body surface.
a mass formed by infected tissue that adheres to an adjacent organ or the skin. A fistula usually forms during the healing process, when the tissues are healing from some sort of infection.
an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface
a communication between two epithelial-lined surfaces, such as the anal canal and the perianal skin (see image below)
a connection between the bowel and another structure
a connection or tunnel between the anal gland and the buttocks, usually very close to the anal opening
a deep sinus ulcer, often leading to an internal or hollow organ
a form of infection around the rectum
an abnormal, burrowing channel that usually runs from the rectum to the skin around the anus
an abnormal channel connecting the inside of the back passage (anal canal) to the surface of the skin around the anus
an abnormal channel that develops between body organs
an abnormal communication between the anal canal and the perianal skin
an abnormal communication between the inside of a hollow organ and the skin
an abnormal communication between the mouth, nose or throat and the skin
an abnormal communication between two epithelialized surfaces and in our case, these two surfaces are the pharyngeal mucosa and the skin
an abnormal connection between an internal organ such as the bowel, and another organ or the skin surface
an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure
an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel or intestine that results from trauma or surgery
an abnormal connection between the air-filled middle ear and the fluid filled inner ear
an abnormal connection (tunnel) between two areas
an abnormal growth of tissue between internal organs
an abnormal opening or tract that connects two organs that are not supposed to be connected
an abnormal opening that forms between the reconstructed urethra and the skin
an abnormal or unnatural communication between one hollow viscus and another or from one hollow viscus to the outside
an abnormal passage or duct formed by the disease
an abnormal passage that can result between different parts of the intestine or between two separate organs when infected tissues come into contact and heal connected to each other
an abnormal passageway between two areas of the digestive tract
an abnormal passageway that occurs between different parts of your
an abnormal passage within body tissue
an abnormal track connecting two viscera e
an abnormal tubelike body tissue that erroneously connects two organs, or one organ and skin, usually developing as the result of disease
an abnormal tunnel connecting two body cavities or a body cavity to the skin, and are more common in Crohn's Disease than in ulcerative colitis
an abnormal tunnel that may lead from an abscess to a hollow organ (like the intestines)
a narrow tunnel which connects the skin outside with the anal canal
an opening caused by a loss of tissue from the wall of the vagina leaving it connected to the bladder and/or the rectum
an opening in the body connecting two cavities or connecting a cavity to the outside wo
an opening or connection between any two parts of the body that are usually separate, for example, a hole in the tissue that normally separates the bladder from the bowel
an orifice that develops leading from the urethral skin canal to the outside
an (un-natural) channel, leading from some natural cavity, such as the duct of a gland, or the interior of the bowels, to the surface
an unwanted opening through the skin along the course of the urethra, and can result in urinary leakage or an abnormal stream
a rare complication of colporrhaphy in which an opening develops between the vagina and bladder or the vagina and rectum
a rare defect, a hole or connection between the vagina and the rectum, that often occurs as a result of infection or improper suturing or healing
a tunnel conducting pus from one infection to the site of another
a tunnel going from the colon to another organ, often the bladder
a tunnel or tract that leads from the inside of the anus out to the skin
a tunnel that leads from one loop of intestine to another, or that connects the intestine to the bladder, vagina, or skin
A abnormal opening, such as from a chronic abscess to the skin or into a milk duct (as in nipple fistula)
An abnormal tract formed between loops of bowel, the bowel and other organs or the bowel and the skin surface. Fistulas are normally associated with severe Crohn's Disease, but possibly might also occur with other full-thickness inflammatory conditions. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are typically required for treatment, and placement of a drain or surgical treatment may also be necessary.
An abnormal opening in the anal canal, often caused by an infection.
An abnormal opening, usually referring to a hole in the palate after repair.
Abnormal passage between two body parts
An abnormal opening or passage between to internal organs.
tunnel-like tract in the anal canal extending from an infected gland in the canal to an external opening in the skin around the anus.
an abnormal passage or communication, usually between 2 internal organs ( e.g. one part of a bowel to a distant part of bowel, or bowel to bladder), or between an organ and the skin surface (enterocutaneous fistula)
An abnormal connection from one organ to another or from the bowel to the abdomen. A fistula may develop spontaneously, but usually requires surgery to remove.
an abnormal passage from a hollow organ to the surface, or one organ to another, e.g., bowel to bladder
An abnormal opening between two areas of the body.
An abnormal tube passing between two organ systems or an organ system in the skin. See anal fistula.
An abnormal passageway from one organ to another or from an organ to the body surface.
An abnormal channel that creates an open passageway between two structures that do not normally connect.
An abnormal opening or passage between two internal organs.
An abnormal passage from an internal organ to the body surface or between two internal organs or structures.
abnormal passage between two organs or between an organ and the outside of the body, caused when damaged tissues come into contact with each other and join together while healing.
An abnormal channel connecting the cavity of one organ with another, or of a cavity and the surface of the body, where none should exist.
a tube-like passage from a normal cavity to a free surface or to another cavity; may result from an abscess
An abnormal hollow connection between two internal organs or between an internal organ and the outside of the body.
An abnormal connection between the intestine and the skin (enterocutaneous), the vagina (enterovaginal or colovaginal), or the bladder (enterovesical or colovesical).
an abnormal channel (false passage) between two loops of intestine, or between the intestine and another organ, or between the intestine and the skin.
An abnormal channel occuring between two loops of intestine, or between the intestine and another structure, such as the bladder, vagina, or skin.
an abnormal passage formed in the gum tissue through which an abscessed tooth can drain.
An abnormal passageway in the body. The fistula may go from the body surface into a blindpouch or into an internal organ or go between two internal organs. See the entire definition of Fistula
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two organs, such as between bowel and bowel, bowel and vagina, bowel and bladder, bowel and urethra, or bowel and skin. Two or more of these are known as fistulae; they commonly occur in patients with Crohn's disease.
An abnormal communication between two organs
An inappropriate opening through the intestinal wall that connects diseased intestinal tissue to another loop of intestine, another internal organ such as the bladder, or the outside skin through the abdominal muscle wall, or near the anus.
An abnormal hole or rupture in the window that connects the middle ear cavity and the cochlea, allowing the leakage of inner ear fluid (perilymph) into the middle ear and often resulting in hearing loss and dizziness.
An abnormal opening or passage between two organs or between an organ and the surface of the body. Fistulas may be caused by injury, infection, or inflammation, or may be created during surgery.
A drainage pathway or abnormal communication between two epithlum-lined surfaces due to destruction of the intervening tissue.
With regard to prostate cancer, an abnormal passage due to injury or disease that connects an abscess or hollow organ to the surface of the body or to another hollow organ. If there is significant damage to the rectal wall proximate to the bladder, a fistula may occur between the bladder and rectum.
Fístula An abnormal passage leading from an abscess or hollow organ to the body surface or from one hollow organ to another and permitting passage of fluids or secretions Conducto anormal, ulcerado y estrecho, que se abre en la piel o en las membranas mucosas.
Abnormal opening between two parts of the body.
Opening between two cavities in the body. Here: TE-fistula.
An abnormal connection between two pieces of bowel or between bowel and skin.
refers to any abnormal communication or passage between two internal organs, or from an internal organ to the skin.
An abnormal tube-like passage from one body opening into another.
an abnormal opening or gap.
An abnormal opening between two organs (between the bladder and vagina in women or the bladder and the rectum in men).
abnormal opening from bowel to surface of skin, usually causing great discomfort.
an abnormal, tube-like passage from a hollow organ to the surface, or from one organ to another. e.g. esophageal fistula - a communication between the esophagus and some portion of the respiratory tract.
An abnormally formed canal or passage running between two organs or spaces within the body, or between the surface of the body and an internal organ or a space inside the body.
Abnormal tubelike passage from a normal cavity or tube to a free surface or to another cavity.
A medical term referring to any opening or break in the skin that is lined throughout its length with skin. Any time a piercing has fully healed, it has formed a fistula.
A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ or vessel and another organ or vessel. Fistulas are usually the result of trauma or surgery, but can also result from infection or inflammation.
abnormal tube-like passage to from one cavity to another or to an open surface resulting from abscesses, injuries or inflammation
A duct or passage formed by the imperfect closing leading from one organ to either the body surface or to another hollow organ. Fistulas can also be formed surgically.
An abnormal passageway, allowing movement between organs.
An unnatural opening between one organ and another or between an organ and the outside of the body.
In medicine, a fistula (pl. fistulas or fistulae) is an abnormal connection or passageway between organs or vessels that normally do not connect.
