Início Dicionário Ffistula

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fistula

fistula

Noun

pl: fistulae

This term is primarily used in clinical and surgical contexts to describe a pathological communication between two epithelial-lined surfaces. It carries a neutral, descriptive medical tone and is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing a specific medical condition.

In a diagnostic setting, the word is often paired with the specific anatomical location to clarify the pathology, such as an arteriovenous fistula or a vesicovaginal fistula. It describes a structural abnormality rather than a symptom, though it often results in the symptom of chronic drainage.

Meanings

Nounfistula

An abnormal passage or tunnel that forms between two organs or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.

The patient was diagnosed with an anal fistula that required surgical intervention.

Nounfistula

An abnormal opening in the skin through which a chronically discharging sinus tract communicates with a deeper structure.

The surgeon drained the fistula to prevent further infection in the surrounding tissue.

Examples

The patient was diagnosed with an anal fistula after several weeks of persistent drainage.

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The patient was diagnosed with an anal fistula after several weeks of persistent drainage.

I think I have a fistula because there is a small hole in my skin that won't heal.

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I think I have a fistula because there is a small hole in my skin that won't heal.

A vesicovaginal fistula can cause continuous urinary leakage.

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A vesicovaginal fistula can cause continuous urinary leakage.

The surgeon carefully mapped the tract of the fistula before beginning the repair.

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The surgeon carefully mapped the tract of the fistula before beginning the repair.

Could this be a fistula forming between the bowel and the bladder?

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Could this be a fistula forming between the bowel and the bladder?

The chronic infection eventually led to the development of a cutaneous fistula.

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The chronic infection eventually led to the development of a cutaneous fistula.

He needs surgery to close the fistula and prevent further infection.

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He needs surgery to close the fistula and prevent further infection.

The imaging report indicates a complex fistula with multiple branching tracts.

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The imaging report indicates a complex fistula with multiple branching tracts.

It is rare but possible for a fistula to develop as a complication of radiation therapy.

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It is rare but possible for a fistula to develop as a complication of radiation therapy.

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