noun
- plural of fistula; abnormal connections or passages between two organs or between an organ and the body surface
Usage: medical
Examples
- The surgeon successfully repaired both fistulas during the operation.
- Patients with Crohn’s disease may develop intestinal fistulas.
- The medical team used imaging to locate the fistulas before treatment.
- Multiple fistulas can complicate the healing process significantly.
- Early detection of fistulas improves treatment outcomes.
- The doctor explained that fistulas require specialized surgical intervention.