A fistula is an abnormal pathway connection between a hollow body cavity, such as the bladder, and another hollow organ or the surface of the body.

A fistula allows urine, feces, and/or gas to pass through the vagina and can be difficult to correct. Fistulas develop for a variety of reasons including childbirth, surgical complications, inflammatory …

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein. When there is a fistula in the brain, we call it an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). When a fistula occurs near the …

Mount Sinai’s colon and rectal surgeons have extensive experience in benign (non-cancerous) conditions occurring in the anus and rectum, including hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and anal fissures. …

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Fistula What is a fistula? A fistula is a passageway between two areas of the body that shouldn’t have one. Women are most likely to have fistulas between the vagina and rectum (called a rectovaginal …

Arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a direct connection between an artery and a vein. We prefer this approach if possible because as the fistula gets bigger and stronger, we can use it to perform dialysis for years …

The expert team of fistula specialists at Mount Sinai offers a wide range of treatment options for comprehensive fistula care.

Anal cancer Anal fistula, abscess, and fissures Colon cancer Constipation Diarrhea Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Fecal incontinence Hemorrhoids Inflammatory bowel disease Rectal cancer Pilonidal …

Urinary incontinence is the uncontrollable loss of urine. In women, urinary incontinence has three main causes: a weak sphincter, involuntary bladder contractions, or a fistula (abnormal connection …