Anal fistula management remains a challenging surgical domain where the primary goals are the eradication of infection, minimisation of recurrence, and preservation of sphincter integrity. Standard ...

Pancreatic fistulas result in fluid collections in a variety of body cavities, ranging from contained collections in the lesser sac, to ascites (from peritoneal involvement) and pericardial and ...

My patient underwent a total gastrectomy and had a feeding tube placed at the time of surgery. The tube was removed in the postoperative phase, but after 4 months a fistula persists. The patient is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A multidisciplinary panel of experts have written a guideline on the management of perianal fistulas associated ...

ORLANDO -- A considerable amount of variability exists in surgical management of ileosigmoid fistulas in Crohn's disease (CD), according to a recent meta-analysis. Findings from six studies revealed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ORLANDO — Management of enterocutaneous fistulas in Crohn’s disease does not always get the attention it needs, ...

Fistula surgery recovery takes time. After this type of outpatient surgery, a person will need rest before they can return to their usual activities. While a fistula can happen anywhere in the body, ...

A fistula is an abnormal, tube-like connection that forms between two organs or vessels that are lined with epithelial cells. Fistulas are generally the result of a disease condition, but artificial ...

The optimum management protocol for acute suppurative thyroiditis remains debated. To address this issue, Paes et al. 1 have retrospectively reviewed the published literature and solicited expert ...

Population prevalence helps leaders to develop appropriate health strategies and approaches. Yet it can be challenging to ...

Kwamboka W. was still in primary school when she had sex with her first boyfriend. She had no information about contraception and didn’t use any protection. Three months later, she was shocked to ...