A fistula is an abnormal hole in the bowel or the bladder. A recto-urethral fistula is a hole between the urethra (urinary channel) and the rectum. This hole leads to leakage of urine into the rectum ...
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From fistula to recovery: One woman’s journey after a C-section
When Julienne Nyirandinabo delivered her third child by C-section in 2018, she never imagined the operation would lead to a life-altering medical condition. The 40-year-old resident of Nyabikenke in ...
Carotid cavernous fistula is a condition that affects your eye. It can come on suddenly after a head injury or slowly over time. A carotid-cavernous fistula is an irregular connection between your ...
Obstetric fistula is not only a health problem, it is a condition that can isolate women and girls from their families, ...
Fistulas are atypical tube-like connection that forms between two organs or vessels inside the body. The most common fistulas are anal, urinary tract, and gastrointestinal fistulas. There are many ...
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to end child marriage, warning that the practice remains a major cause of obstetric fistula among women and girls across the country. In a ...
An arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) is a connection created between an artery and a vein. People with end-stage kidney disease often need an AV fistula in their arm as a way to provide access for ...
A colovesical fistula is an abnormal connection that develops between the colon and the bladder. It can result from diverticulitis, Crohn’s disease, or another gastrointestinal condition. Read on to ...
An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...
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