While most patients with anal fistulas can be cured with a single surgery, approximately 20% of patients may develop complex ...

The abscess can form a tunnel, or fistula, from the anus to the surrounding skin. This condition commonly causes symptoms ...

Your provider will ask you about your symptoms and review your health history. They will ask whether you’ve had gynecologic surgery or pelvic radiation in the past. They may also use several tests to ...

Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. It leaves women and ...

This occurs in about half the cases. The bleeding is otherwise painless and without any other symptoms. In diverticulitis, a fistula typically forms when a diverticular abscess extends into a ...

These women receive medical treatment, start small businesses, and get empowered through support groups. "Most women who suffer fistula gave birth at home due to late reporting to the hospital ...

Fidelity Bank, Ghana's largest privately-owned indigenous bank, has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) ...

As it has been noted, "to Queen Henhenit belongs the dubious honor of having suffered the most antique vesico-vaginal fistula documented." [2] ...

He urges women experiencing the symptoms to go for screening and medical attention. He welcomes frequent fistula camps organised by the County Health and Sanitation department and other partners ...

Moreover, cannula surgery or revisions, along with treatment of infections and clotting ... we considered the possibility of creating an arteriovenous fistula surgically to assure a blood flow ...