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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathological Conditions, Anatomical > Fistula

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Fistula  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

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Note

  • general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate with organ or precoordinated organ/disease term; anal fistula or fistula in ano: index RECTAL FISTULA, not FISSURE IN ANO; artificial fistula: Manual 23.14; ECK FISTULA see PORTACAVAL SHUNT, SURGICAL is also available

Scope note

  • Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005402

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