A fistula is an abnormal pathway connection between a hollow body cavity, such as the bladder, and another hollow organ or the surface of the body.

A fistula allows urine, feces, and/or gas to pass through the vagina and can be difficult to correct. Fistulas develop for a variety of reasons including childbirth, surgical complications, …

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormality of blood vessels, consisting of a direct connection between an artery and a vein.

Mount Sinai’s colon and rectal surgeons have extensive experience in benign (non-cancerous) conditions occurring in the anus and rectum, including hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and anal …

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A fistula is a passageway between two areas of the body that shouldn’t have one. Women are most likely to have fistulas between the vagina and rectum (called a rectovaginal fistula) or …

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Arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a direct connection between an artery and a vein. We prefer this approach if possible because as the fistula gets bigger and stronger, we can use it to perform …

Apr 24, 2024 · Mount Sinai researchers have published the first study to use single-cell analysis in identifying several pathophysiological mechanisms of abnormal passageways in the digestive …