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fistulaIn medicine, an abnormal pathway developing between adjoining organs or tissues, or leading to the exterior of the body. A fistula developing between the bowel and the bladder, for instance, may give rise to urinary-tract infection by intestinal organisms. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1,4) Successful treatment of a piriform sinus fistula is more complex. These improvements have helped nurses to provide more accurate assessment of patient's ideal weight, fistula monitoring and dialysis related symptoms. |
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