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Fistula is an abnormal medical condition which results in the
growth of un necessary passage ways between different organs
which need not have been there in the first place. Fistulas can
develop almost anywhere inside the body and between any two
organs.
Fistula is Normally Categorized
according into different forms according to the place where it’s
growing
1. Gastrointestinal fistula
2. Colon fistula
3. Anal fistula
4. Rectal fistula
5. Vaginal fistula
6. Lung fistula
7. Perilymph fistula - Leaking of fluid from inner to middle ear
8. Urinary fistula
9. Salivary fistula
10. Arteriovenous fistula
1.Gastrointestinal
Fistula: Its an abnormal passage that leaks the
contents of the stomach or the small intestine to some other
organs of the body. Normally they are connected to other parts
of the intestine or even to the skin .
2.Colon Fistula: In this
kind of fistula there is a linkage between colon and some other
internal organ.
3.Anal Fistula: Anal
fistula, an uncommon condition, is a communication or tunnel
between the anal canal and the outer skin of the anus. It often
drains pus or liquid, which can soil or stain clothing and may
irritate the outer tissues or cause discomfort.
4.Rectal Fistula: It is
similar to anal fistula and shows the same symptoms
5.Vaginal Fistula: Like anal
fistula in man women also suffer from vaginal fistula. This may
be caused by many reasons including:
1. Childbirth
2. Prolonged labor
3. Pelvic surgery
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