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What is fistula and what might cause it?
A fistula is often caused by infection due to mechanical damage although there are other causes. Untreated injuries that become infected and have a tract (fistula) that permits drainage of pus and contaminants from the injury can relieve pressure from a wound or abscess revealing the need for treatment. The fistula itself is an indication of an underlying issue which may or may not be dangerous.
Can you take blood pressure with someone who has a AV fistula?
Yes, on the arm opposite the fistula. Never on the same arm as the fistula
Cpt code for closure of gastrocolic fistula?
closure of Gastrocolic fistula
What immediate health hazard does esophageal atresia pose?
normal eating or drinking can be dangerous because food and fluids have a direct route through the fistula into the lungs.
What is the meaning of feculent vomitus?
A gastrocolic fistula or a fistula between the colon and duodenum, in short its vomiting.
What is an anorectal fistula?
An anorectal fistula is an abnormal opening or channel from the anorectal area to another part of the body
Cassia Fistula is the botanical name of?
Cassia Fistula is the botanical name of 'Amaltas' or 'Forest Shower' or 'Laburnum'
Which is the best surgeon for AV fistula in Hyderabad?
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Can blood be taken from an arm with a fistula?
Yes. I get blood taken out of my arm and put back in through the fistula for "Dialysis".
What is the definition of fistula?
A reed; a pipe., A pipe for convejing water., A permanent abnormal opening into the soft parts with a constant discharge; a deep, narrow, chronic abscess; an abnormal opening between an internal cavity and another cavity or the surface; as, a salivary fistula; an anal fistula; a recto-vaginal fistula.
Is fistula a deadly disease?
Fistula of what? A fistual is an abnormal tubelike passage from a normal cavity or tube to a free surface or to another cavity. So depending on where the fistual is depends on the severity of the case. Fistula near rectum
Is fistula a type of STD?
No, fistula is not a sexually transmissible infection. It describes an abnormal connection between two body parts.
