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Fistula

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Definition: Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.  GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord IM with organ (IM) or precoord organ/dis term (IM); policy: Manual 23.19+; anal fistula or fistula in ano: index RECTAL FISTULA, not FISSURE IN ANO; artificial fistula: Manual 23.19.7; ECK FISTULA see PORTACAVA   
Examples Cutaneous Fistula; Digestive System Fistula; Oral Fistula; Respiratory Tract Fistula; Urinary Fistula; Vaginal Fistula; Vascular Fistula 		Other names Fistulas
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Lachiewicz Sibley syndrome  0   *Ear Diseases *Fistula *Kidney Diseases.
Zuska's Disease  0   *Abscess *Breast Diseases *Fistula.

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