An arteriovenous (AV) fistula connects an artery to a vein in your arm. This provides a stronger access point for the needles from a hemodialysis machine. If you have end stage kidney disease (ESKD), ...

Through an anal fistulotomy procedure, the doctor will open and drain the fistula to help it heal. In most cases, surgery is the best treatment for the condition. This procedure is different from ...

An aortocaval fistula is a rare complication of an abdominal aortic aneurysm that requires immediate surgical repair. Doctors can choose to treat it with either open or endovascular surgery. An ...

Bridget Asiamah is Technical Specialist, Fistula, Sexual and Reproductive Health Branch, Technical Division, United Nations Population Fund; and Coordinator, Global Campaign to End Fistula. 22 May ...

Older children with perianal abscess or fistula-in-ano, especially those with recurrent perianal abscess or fistula-in-ano or gastrointestinal symptoms, are more likely to develop Crohn's disease.

Sharon Korir. Her experience with Obstetric fistula was physically and mentally challenging. [File, Standard] Obstetric fistula is one of the most tormenting conditions that women undergo not only in ...

Migori County First Lady Dr Agnes Ayacko and Safaricom Foundation Chairman Joe Ogutu engage with a patient who received free fistula reconstructive surgery during the Migori Fistula Camp at Migori ...

An anal fistula is an abnormal tract between the anal canal and the skin around the anus. It may cause symptoms such as pain or discomfort, and leak blood or pus. It usually results from previous anal ...

The Bashir Foundation for Fistula and Women’s Health (BFFWH) has announced a collaborative initiative with the Fistula Foundation to provide critical medical interventions for women living with ...