Fistula Information | Mount Sinai - New York Fistula A fistula is an abnormal connection between two body parts, such as an organ or blood vessel and another structure Fistulas are usually the result of an injury or surgery Infection or inflammation can also cause a fistula to form
Taking care of your vascular access for hemodialysis Grafts and catheters are more likely than fistulas to become infected Signs of infection are redness, swelling, soreness, pain, warmth, pus around the site, and fever Blood clots may form and block the flow of blood through the access site Grafts and catheters are more likely than fistulas to clot The blood vessels in your graft or fistula can become narrow and slow down the flow of blood
Vaginal Fistula Treatments NYC | Mount Sinai - New York At Mount Sinai, our fistula experts are second to none in terms of surgical experience, patient care, and supportive services We take a multidisciplinary and individualized approach to fistula care
Crohn disease Information | Mount Sinai - New York Fistulas and abscesses around the anus; fistulas can also form other parts of the intestinal tract or abdominal wall Malnutrition Increased risk for colorectal cancer Treatment for Crohn Disease Crohn disease is a chronic condition that cannot be cured, but appropriate treatment can help suppress the inflammatory response and manage symptoms
Benign Diseases of the Anus and Rectum | Mount Sinai - New York 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 If surgery becomes necessary for these conditions, our doctors are skilled in minimally invasive techniques, most of which concentrate on sphincter preservation Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are swollen