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This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
A vaginal fistula is an unusual opening that forms between the vagina and another organ, such as the bladder, colon or rectum. Your healthcare professional ...
Symptoms of an anal fistula can include: An opening on the skin around the anus; A red, inflamed area around the tunnel opening; Oozing of pus, blood or stool ...
An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is an irregular connection between an artery and a vein. Usually, blood flows from the arteries to tiny blood vessels ...
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and effectiveness of a Stem cell transfer using a biomatrix (The Gore Fistula Plug) in patients with ...
MRI can map the fistula tunnel and provide detailed images of the sphincter muscle and other structures of the pelvic floor. Endoscopic ultrasound, which uses ...
Your healthcare professional has many ways to find out if a vaginal fistula is the cause of your symptoms. You'll be asked questions about your medical history.
Surgical options include standard fistulotomy, as well as ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract (LIFT) for complex anal fistulas. Nationally recognized ...
Experts at Mayo Clinic also help train new surgeons to do pelvic reconstructive surgery. To diagnose a vaginal fistula, you'll likely have a pelvic exam. Your ...
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