Abnormal communication most commonly seen between two internal organs, or between an internal organ and the surface of the body.
Synonyms: Fistula, Fistulas
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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
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D005402
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