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anal fistula - abnormal connection between anal canal and skin Definition for anal fistula An anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin. more An anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the epithelialised surface of the anal canal and (usually) the perianal skin. (See definition of a fistula). Anal fistulae originate from the anal glands, which are located between the two layers of the anal sphincters and which drain into the anal canal. If the outlet of these glands becomes blocked, an abscess can form which can eventually point to the skin surface. The tract formed by this process is the fistula. less some common symptoms itching anus pain around anus painful bowel movements rectal discharge some related diagnoses 1 - 7 of 8 diagnoses anal fissure constipation hemorrhoids proctitis radiation proctitis carcinoma rectum gonorrhea   more do i have 'anal fistula'? In addition the following diagnostic tests might be need to help verify the diagnosis: diagnostic test search results for 'anal fistula' 1 - 5 of 9 diagnostic tests Anoscopy test to visualize anus and rectum anal fistula and Anoscopy Fistula probe anal fistula and Fistula probe Colonoscopy Colonoscopy anal fistula and Colonoscopy Diluted methylene blue dye test anal fistula and Diluted methylene blue dye test Fistulogram anal fistula and Fistulogram Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy anal fistula and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) anal fistula and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Sigmoidoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy anal fistula and Sigmoidoscopy Transrectal ultrasound anal fistula and Transrectal ultrasound for more please login, login is free (click to login) therapeutic procedures for 'anal fistula'? Managing or treating a diseases should always be determined by a patients health care provider. Below is a list of associated therapeutic procedures or medications for anal fistula: therapeutic procedure search results for 'anal fistula' 1 - 5 of 5 therapeutic procedures rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. Advancement Rectal Flap surgical technique used in repair of anal or rectal fistulas anal fistula and Advancement Rectal Flap Fistulotomy anal fistula and Fistulotomy Collagen plug anal fistula and Collagen plug Seton Placement anal fistula and Seton Placement Fibrin glue or fibrin tissue adhesives anal fistula and Fibrin glue or fibrin tissue adhesives medications search results for 'anal fistula' rankings are computer generated. please consult your health care provider. web search results for anal fistula Web (All)  |  Treatment  |  Drugs  |  Tests  |  Research  |  Diet Results 1 - 50 - anal fistula Anal fistula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia An anal fistula is an abnormal connection between the epithelialised surface of ... Selected abstracts from recent medical literature on anal fistulas ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_fistula   en.wikipedia.org - summary Anorectal Fistula: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition Anal and Rectal Disorders. Anorectal Fistula. An anorectal fistula is an abnormal channel that ... A fistula in an infant is usually a birth defect and is more ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec09/ch130/ch130e.html   www.merck.com - summary Anorectal Fistula: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... · Anal Fissure· Anal Itching· Anorectal Abscess·Anorectal Fistula· Foreign ... A fistula in an infant is usually a birth defect and is more common among ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch130/ch130e.html   www.merck.com - summary Anal Cancer (Cancer of the Anus) Causes, Diagnosis, Information ... ... which has symptoms that include anal or rectal bleeding, anal pain or pressure, anal ... Having anal fistulas (abnormal openings). 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Therefore, a fistula should be sought and repaired ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec13/ch109/ch109e.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Encyclopedia - DukeHealth.org A comprehensive resource for general health information ... Recto-vaginal fistula (women) Anal fistula. When to Contact a Medical Professional ... http://dukehealthsystem.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=117&pid=1&gid=001139   dukehealthsystem.adam.com - summary Hemorrhoids - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health Bleeding during bowel movements, itching, and rectal pain are the most common ... to hemorrhoids include anal fissures, anal fistulas, colon polyps, rectal ... http://health.yahoo.com/other-other/hemorrhoids-symptoms/hea...   health.yahoo.com - summary Anal Cancers Overview anorectal diseases - The Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Center; colorectal surgery, ... Having anal fistulas (or abnormal openings) Who smoke. 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Most anal fistulas open ... fistula connects with the anorectum just above the anal verge, ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec13/ch109/ch109f.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Anorectal abscess An anorectal abscess is a collection of pus in the anal or rectal region. ... Anal fistula formation. Recurrence. Scarring. Calling your health care provider: ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/001519trt.htm   adam.about.com - summary Ginseng (American ginseng, Asian ginseng, Chinese ginseng, Korean red ... Mayo Clinic offers award-winning medical and health information and tools for healthy living. ... Fistula (anal) ... anal abscesses or anal fistulas suggests ... http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ginseng/NS_patient-ginseng/DSECTION=evidence   www.mayoclinic.com - summary Biliary fistula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anal fissure/Anal fistula · Anal abscess · Anal dysplasia · Pruritus ani. Accessory ... Mirizzi's syndrome · Biliary fistula · Haemobilia · Gallstones/Cholelithiasis ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biliary_fistula   en.wikipedia.org - summary Anal Abscesses/Fistulae Overview anorectal diseases - The Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Center; colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, ... Surgery is necessary to cure an anal fistula. ... http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/anal_abscesses/dd_overview.aspx   my.clevelandclinic.org - summary THE MERCK MANUAL OF GERIATRICS, Ch. 109, Anorectal Disorders ... and Ischiorectal Abscesses | Anal Fistula | Proctalgia Fugax | Rectal Prolapse and Procidentia ... prolapse is subtle, anal manometry and defecography may ... http://www.merck.com/mkgr/mmg/sec13/ch109/ch109h.jsp   www.merck.com - summary Rectal Problems - Yahoo! Health Rectal problems are common. Almost everyone will experience some rectal itching, ... Structural problems, such as anal fissures and fistulas or rectal prolapse. ... http://health.yahoo.com/article/healthwise--rectl/   health.yahoo.com - summary Hemorrhoidectomy for hemorrhoids Hemorrhoidectomy is surgery to remove hemorrhoids. You will be given general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia so ... (fistula) that forms between the anal or ... http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hemorrhoidectomy-for-hemorrhoids   www.webmd.com - summary Anal Fissure-Topic Overview An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum (anus) that causes ... (belly) pain, fever, weight loss, and fissures or fistulas near the anus. ... http://www.webmd.com/hw/digestive_problems/uf4765.asp   www.webmd.com - summary Pancreatic fistula - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A pancreatic fistula is an abnormal communication between the ... fistula" ... Anal fissure/Anal fistula · Anal abscess · Anal dysplasia · Pruritus ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancreatic_fistula   en.wikipedia.org - summary Anorectal Abscess: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... · Anal Fissure· Anal Itching·Anorectal Abscess· Anorectal Fistula· Foreign ... fistula. mucus. proctitis. ultrasonography ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch130/ch130d.html?qt=Anal+ABscess&alt=sh   www.merck.com - summary Imperforate anus repair ... (fistulas), creating an anal opening, and putting the rectal pouch into the anal opening. For other related anal repairs, the surgeon makes a cut in the ... http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Imperforate-anus-repair.htm   adam.about.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Fistula A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and ... Fecal or anal (the feces is discharged through an opening other than the anus) ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002365.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Digestive Tract Defects: Birth Defects: Merck Manual Home Edition Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula. Anal Atresia. Intestinal Malrotation ... anal atresia develop some type of abnormal connection (fistula) ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec23/ch265/ch265e.html   www.merck.com - summary Anal piercing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anal piercings are not very common compared to many other ... may lead to the development of a second head anal fistula. ... on anal piercing with ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_piercing   en.wikipedia.org - summary Anal Cancer Anal Cancer - Cancer Institute Overview. Anal cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) ... Having anal fistulas (abnormal openings). 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Structural problems, such as anal fissures and fistulas or rectal prolapse. ... http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/Rectal-Problems-Topic-Overview   www.webmd.com - summary Introduction: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... · Anal Fissure· Anal Itching· Anorectal Abscess· Anorectal Fistula· Foreign ... fistula. mucus. proctitis. sigmoidoscopy ... ring (anal sphincter) keeps ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch130/ch130a.html   www.merck.com - summary Anal Fissure - Wikipedia Hyperlinked article covering causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatments. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_fissure   en.wikipedia.org - summary Imperforate anus repair - series The anal repair involves an abdominal incision, loosening the colon from its ... the fistula, creation of an anal opening, and repositioning the rectal pouch ... http://adam.about.com/surgery/Imperforate-anus-repair-series.htm   adam.about.com - summary Anal Fissure: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... ·Anal Fissure· Anal Itching· Anorectal Abscess· Anorectal Fistula· Foreign ... fistula. proctitis. psyllium. sphincterotomy ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch130/ch130b.html   www.merck.com - summary Anal Itching: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... · Anal Fissure·Anal Itching· Anorectal Abscess· Anorectal Fistula· Foreign ... Anal disorders. Bowen's disease. Fistulas that drain ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch130/ch130c.html   www.merck.com - summary Anal cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Anal cancer is a type of cancer which arises from the anus, the distal orifice ... from benign anal lesions, such as hemorrhoids and anal fistulas, has been ... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_cancer   en.wikipedia.org - summary Anorectal Fistula: Anorectal Disorders: Merck Manual Professional Introduction· Anal Fissure· Anorectal Abscess·Anorectal Fistula· Fecal ... An anorectal fistula is a tubelike tract with one opening in the anal canal and ... http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec02/ch020/ch020d.html   www.merck.com - summary Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health The anus is the lowest part of the digestive tract, the opening from which stool is passed out of the body. Anal discomfort includes pain, itching, or burning. http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=3187   health.discovery.com - summary Health Information A member of SSM Health Care. Body, Mind, Spirit... We care for the whole person. ... the fistula, creation of an anal opening, and repositioning the rectal pouch ... http://ssmhealth.adam.com/content.aspx?pid=13&gid=100030   ssmhealth.adam.com - summary MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Imperforate anus repair Definition of and about anorectal malformations and treatments. ... (fistulas), creating an anal opening, and putting the rectal pouch into the anal opening. ... http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002926.htm   www.nlm.nih.gov - summary Surgical repair of anal fistula with a bioprosthetic plug to use a bioprosthetic plug to surgically repair anal fistula, he or she ... An anal fistula may cause symptoms such as pain or discomfort around the ... http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/IPG221publicinfo.pdf   www.nice.org.uk - summary Foreign Objects: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... · Anal Fissure· Anal Itching· Anorectal Abscess· Anorectal Fistula·Foreign ... fistula. peristalsis. proctitis. sigmoidoscopy ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch130/ch130f.html   www.merck.com - summary Rectal Prolapse: Anal and Rectal Disorders: Merck Manual Home Edition ... · Anal Fissure· Anal Itching· Anorectal Abscess· Anorectal Fistula· Foreign ... fistula. procidentia. proctitis. sigmoidoscopy ... http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch130/ch130k.html   www.merck.com - summary show more 1  2