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Fistula
A fistula is an abnormal connection between two places. Most commonly, it originates somewhere in the intestine and communicates to another location in the intestine or in the skin.
A fistula can develop after abdominal surgery, with inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, anorectal abscess, and in many more instances.
Dr. Kyle Colognereviewed this
Colon and Rectal Surgery 15 years experience
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
| Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common | |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | |||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 |