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Without much bibliography to support it, except for a hint given in Hupp and Ellis's "Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery", I could say that the difference between communication and fistula is this:
An oroantral communication occurs for many reasons like extractions of molars and is called communication, because the oral cavity communicates with the paranasal cavity. BUT, if such a communication (especially the ones more than 2-3 mm) is not managed when it happens, then there's great chance that the antrum's mucosa will inflame as a result of food and microorganisms' Immigration. Pus will be created and that's when the "communication" will turn into a "fistula"
Microscopically, epithelium from the antrum extends and invests the bone in the area of the communication.
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What is Abnormal communication between the pulmonary arteries and veins?
pulmonary arteriovenous fistula
What is the difference between AV shunt and internal fistula in dialysis?
An AV shunt is surgically implanted. An internal fistula is an abnormality that develops in tissues/between areas of anatomy.
What is the difference between fistula and piles?
A fistula is an abnormal connection of two body aprts. Piles, or hemorrhoids, are varicose veins in the anal area.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal passage between two organs or leading from an organ to the surface of the body?
anastomosisThis is a fistula. The plural of fistula is both fistulas and fistulae.An abnormal passage between two internal organs is known as a fistula. Medically, a fistula is defined as any abnormal communication between two organs, vessels, or body cavities that are lined by epithelium.
What is the difference between fistula shunt?
fistulas are natural occurring and shunts are man made devices
What has the author David A McGowan written?
David A. McGowan has written: 'The maxillary sinus and its dental implications' -- subject(s): Complications, Diseases, Extraction, Maxillary sinus, Oroantral Fistula, Teeth, Tumors 'An Atlas of Minor Oral Surgery Principles of Practice'
What is the major difference between sinus and fistula?
A fistula is an abnormal pathway between 2 anatomic spaces or a pathway that leads from an internal cavity or organ to the surface of the body. A sinus tract is an abnormal channel that originates or ends in one opening.
What is the difference between av fistulagrams and av fistulograms?
av fistula-grams is a test done to visualize the blood vessels.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal opening between organs or tissues such as between the bladder and vagina?
A fistula is an abnormal opening between organs and tissues.
What is the meaning of feculent vomitus?
A gastrocolic fistula or a fistula between the colon and duodenum, in short its vomiting.
Is fistula a type of STD?
No, fistula is not a sexually transmissible infection. It describes an abnormal connection between two body parts.
What is a fistula?
In medicine it is an abnormal connection between cells or organs that normally do not connectA fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure. What happened to using google when you have questions like this?'Fistula' has a couple of senses: 1: an abnormal passage leading from a suppurating cavity to the body surface; 2: a chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse
