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what does fistula mean

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its under the surgery

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updated Oct 20, 2010
posted by dtoomany

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Here is an article from Wikipedia with information about fistulas

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updated Oct 20, 2010
edited by sanlee
posted by sanlee
There are many kinds that are listed. Also, if you need Spanish, you can click on the language bar to the left. - sanlee, Oct 20, 2010
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Fistula In medicine, a fistula (pl. fistulas or fistulae) is an abnormal connection or passageway between two epithelium-lined organs or vessels that normally do not connect. It is a very serious and painful disorder.

In Spanish, fístula.

updated Oct 20, 2010
posted by mediterrunio
ah of course, just what I was going to say, lol :p - Kiwi-Girl, Oct 20, 2010
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It can also refer to the intentional pathway constructed (by surgery) between an artery and a vein for the purpose to facilitating access for dialysis.

updated Oct 20, 2010
posted by samdie
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fístula

updated Oct 20, 2010
posted by lorenzo9