Igando Kinyua

FISTULA A fistula is defined as an abnormal connection of two body cavities (such as the rectum and the vagina), or as the connection of a body cavity to the skin (such as the rectum to the skin). One way a fistula may form is from an abscess—a pocket of pus in the body. The abscess may be constantly filling with body fluids such as stool or urine, which prevents healing. Eventually, it breaks through to the skin, another body cavity, or an organ, creating a fistula. Types Fistulas often occur in the area around the genitals and anus (known as the perineum). The four types of fistulas are: Enterocutaneous : This type of fistula is from the intestine to the skin. An enterocutaneous fistula may be a complication of surgery. It can be described as a passageway that progresses from the intestine to the surgery site and then to the skin. Enteroenteric or Enterocolic : This is a fistula that involves the large or small intestines. Enterovaginal : This is a fistula that goes to t...