In my personal experience of 139 cases, the majority (135 patients) had a pyriform sinus fistula; of the remaining four patients, three had an infected thyroid nodule and one had a perforated ...

Italy: A recent study has highlighted the significant impact of postoperative pancreatic fistulas (POPF) on patient outcomes ...

per minute for unlimited intervals. There has not been a single episode of fistula clotting. There has been no local discomfort or infection, and no episodes of septicemia or pulmonary emboli have ...

Obstetric fistula is a hole between the birth canal and bladder or rectum, caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without access to timely, high-quality medical treatment. It leaves women and ...

One resulted in a surgical site infection after 71 days, but no graft infections appeared in this group. In the lymph fistula group (nine limbs), two patients developed surgical site infection and ...

Alongside mechanical instability and biological causes, bacterial infection of the bone and of fixation material plays a key pathogenetic role. In this case, the chronic fistula was a strong sign ...

Obstetric fistula is a devastating injury that often results from prolonged and obstructed labour. It can lead to incontinence, infection, and social stigma. Despite being preventable and ...