Anal fistula management remains a challenging surgical domain where the primary goals are the eradication of infection, minimisation of recurrence, and preservation of sphincter integrity. Standard ...

Pancreatic fistulas result in fluid collections in a variety of body cavities, ranging from contained collections in the lesser sac, to ascites (from peritoneal involvement) and pericardial and ...

Treatment of a pancreatic allograft fistula is analogous to treating a native pancreatic fistula. Management principles include imaging and anatomic delineation of the fistula, adequate drainage, ...

Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) represents a rare but devastating condition characterised by the formation of an abnormal connection between the thoracic aorta and the oesophagus. This pathology often ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A multidisciplinary panel of experts have written a guideline on the management of perianal fistulas associated ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ORLANDO — Management of enterocutaneous fistulas in Crohn’s disease does not always get the attention it needs, ...

ORLANDO -- A considerable amount of variability exists in surgical management of ileosigmoid fistulas in Crohn's disease (CD), according to a recent meta-analysis. Findings from six studies revealed ...

A fistula is an abnormal, tube-like connection that forms between two organs or vessels that are lined with epithelial cells. Fistulas are generally the result of a disease condition, but artificial ...

Fistula surgery recovery takes time. After this type of outpatient surgery, a person will need rest before they can return to their usual activities. While a fistula can happen anywhere in the body, ...

Kwamboka W. was still in primary school when she had sex with her first boyfriend. She had no information about contraception and didn’t use any protection. Three months later, she was shocked to ...

No woman or girl should have to endure obstetric fistula. The devastating condition, which is caused by complications during childbirth, results in pain, isolation and indignity – and yet is entirely ...