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. For a common example, an anal fistula has an opening in the skin near the anus that leads into a blind pouch or may connect through a tunnel with the rectal canal. For a rare example, a gastrope [..]

See: Anal fistula.

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.

channel emanating pus from an infection site; a gum boil.

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.

An abnormal connection or false passageway between the body's organs and or blood vessels.

"long, narrow ulcer," late 14c., from Latin fistula "a pipe; ulcer," which is of uncertain origin. Related: Fistular; fistulous (Latin fistulosus "full of holes; tubular" [..]

An abnormal passage, usually between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.

the name that is given to a passageway that is not normal between 2 internal organs or an organ and the outside of the body. It can result from a wound or an abscess or surgery.

abnormal passage (pop)

An abnormal passageway in the body. The fistula may go from the body surface into a blind pouch or into an internal organ or go between two internal organs.

(n) a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse(n) an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface

  An abnormal or surgically made passage between two hollow organs.

An abnormal passage from an abscess, cavity or hollow organ to the skin or another abscess.

An abnormal opening between two areas of the body.

N F shepherd's pipe; tube; waterpipe

  a sinous ulcer within.  Johnson also quotes from Sharp's Surgery on fistula lachrymalis - "a disorder of the canals leading from the eye to the nose which disrupts the natural progress [..]

An unnatural passage by which an internal organs communicates with another, or with the body's exterior (19thC)

An abnormal opening between two areas of the body.

Fistulas are abnormal connections of passageways between organs and structures that are not normally connected. In the gastrointestinal tract they refer to connections from the bowel to the bladder, s [..]

Abnormal Communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.

Abnormal Communication between two Arteries that may result from injury or occur as a Congenital Abnormality.

An abnormal direct Communication between an Artery and a Vein without passing through the Capillaries. An A-V Fistula usually leads to the formation of a dilated sac-like connection, arteriovenous Ane [..]

Abnormal passage in any organ of the Biliary Tract or between biliary organs and other organs.

An abnormal passage or Communication between a Bronchus and another part of the body.

An acquired or spontaneous abnormality in which there is Communication between Cavernous Sinus, a venous structure, and the Carotid Arteries. It is often associated with Head Trauma, specifically Basi [..]

An abnormal passage communicating between any components of the Digestive System, or between any part of the Digestive System and surrounding organ(s).

Surgical Portasystemic Shunt between the Portal Vein and Inferior Vena Cava.

Abnormal passage communicating with the Esophagus. The most common type is Tracheoesophageal Fistula between the Esophagus and the Trachea.

An abnormal passage in the Oral Cavity on the Gingiva.

An abnormal anatomical passage between the Intestine, and another segment of the Intestine or other organs. External intestinal Fistula is connected to the Skin (enterocutaneous Fistula). Internal int [..]

An abnormal passage within the Mouth communicating between two or more anatomical structures.

A Fistula between the Maxillary Sinus and the Oral Cavity.

Abnormal passage communicating with the Pancreas.

An abnormal anatomical passage connecting the Rectum to the outside, with an orifice at the site of Drainage.

An abnormal anatomical passage between the Rectum and the Vagina.

An abnormal passage communicating between any component of the respiratory tract or between any part of the Respiratory System and surrounding organs.

A Fistula between a Salivary Duct or gland and the cutaneous surface of the Oral Cavity.

An abnormal passage or Communication leading from an internal organ to the surface of the body.

Abnormal passage communicating with the Stomach.

Abnormal passage between the Esophagus and the Trachea, acquired or congenital, often associated with Esophageal Atresia.

An abnormal passage in any part of the URINARY TRACT between itself or with other organs.

An abnormal anatomical passage that connects the Vagina to other organs, such as the Bladder (Vesicovaginal Fistula) or the Rectum (Rectovaginal Fistula).

An abnormal passage between two or more Blood Vessels, between Arteries; Veins; or between an Artery and a Vein.

An abnormal passage in the Urinary Bladder or between the Bladder and any surrounding organ.

An abnormal anatomical passage between the Urinary Bladder and the Vagina.

Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.

An abnormal opening or duct leading into a natural canal, hollow organ or other part of the body.

An abnormal opening between two areas of the body.

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.

An abnormal passage between two internal organs, or from an organ to the surface of the body.  May be caused by disease or injury or created surgically.

In medicine, a fistula is an abnormal channel that creates an open passageway between two bodily structures that do not normally connect.

Unnatural channel that forms between portions of intestine, or between the intestine and another nearby structure such as the bladder, vagina, or skin.

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 might also occur with other inflammatory conditions. Antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications are typically required for treatment, and placement of a drain or surgical [..]