fistulous


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Synonyms for fistulous

hollow and tube-shaped like a reed

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Finally, surgical ligation of the fistulous communication should be attempted only in case of therapy embolization failure due to its unfavorable outcomes.
AVM consists of a proliferation of vessels with development of many arteriovenous fistulous connections within the uterus without an intervening capillary network.
However, in a presence of an epithelialised fistulous tract as described in our study, the fistula can be used as a conduit for anastomosing biliary system with intestinal tract where endoscopic technique is not possible or failed and where surgery is planned.
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia says VVF 'is an abnormal fistulous tract extending between the bladder (or vesico) and the vagina that allows the continuous involuntary discharge of urine into the vaginal vault.''
(1) The diagnosis is often delayed due to its intermittent nature and subsequent difficulty in demonstrating a fistulous connection.
Sometimes it affects horses, causing fistulous withers.
2B) showed a very enlarged scrotum with extensive subcutaneous thickening, and inguinal lymphadenopathy with multiple fistulous tracts in the skin.
The goal of treatment for symptomatic patients is to completely stop the flow across the fistulous track without compromising the coronary arteries flow9.
After a month, the narrowed part of the oesophagus was dilated, but simultaneously the doctors detected a suspected fistulous communication between the stricture and the left bronchus (respiratory tube).
During the procedure, a suspected fistulous communication was detected between the stricture and the left bronchus (respiratory tube).
Physical examination revealed a fistulous tract extending from the root of the helical crus to the postauricular crease.
Computed tomographic angiography (CTA) was performed demonstrating pseudoaneurysmal degeneration of the aortic graft and fistulous flow to the right upper lobe (RUL) bronchus (Figure 1).
Those remaining may lead to chronic pneumonia, abscess formation, pyothorax and fistulous tracts (Eyster et al., 1976; Caywood et al., 1985).
Anal adenocarcinoma can be separated into three main categories: tumors arising from the mucosal surface, anal glands, or along fistulous tracts [1, 4].