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Can fistulas heal by themselves?
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Depends: On the cause of the fistula and the location. Infections, foreign bodies, tumor, obstruction are afew of the causes and if treated properly the fistula may resolve.
Answered 9/15/2020
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What kind of fistula: Simply, yes, some fistulas can spontaneously resolve...But it depends on the location and the type of fistula.
Answered 9/15/2020
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