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Fistula is a 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. although in most cases it is not much of a complication
and can be easily treated using medication and surgery. However
precautions and treatment not taken at the right time might lead
to problems like infection and even cancer at times.
Some of the Places Fistula might
Develop include
1. salivary gland
2. stomach
3. duodenum
4. appendix
5. anal
6. rectal fistula
7. intestinal fistula
8. gall bladder fistula
9. bile duct fistula
Types of
Fistula:
Fistula are
divided into three broad categories according to the physical
features and type of connections shown by the fistula
1.blind(one open end )
2.complete (external and internal openings)
3. incomplete (something that does not connect to any internal
organ)
Fistula is also classified according to
the place of existence of fistula. Here the name refers to the
place where the fistula can be found
1.vaginal fistula
2.rectal fistula
3.anal fistula
4.lacrimal fistula
5.mastoid fistula
6.bladder fistula
Fistula occurs in various places around the body so there causes
are also varied and cannot be generalized.
However
some common causes of fistula include
1. diseases ( several inflammatory diseases like crohns disease
and ulcerative colitis.)
2. medical treatment( radiation therapy and gallbladder surgery
can cause fistula)
3. trauma caused by injury specially head injury and even rape.
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