What does a fistulas do

What does a fistulas do

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A fistula is an abnormal connection between an organ, vessel, or intestine and another structure. Fistulas are usually the result of injury or surgery. It can also result from infection or inflammation.

What is a Fistula?

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Information about symptoms, treatment, and diagnosis of those pernicious fistulas that plague people with Crohn’s Disease.

Horseshoe Abscesses and Fistulas: How Are We Doing?

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Background:Various surgical treatments exist for horseshoe abscesses and fistulae, including posterior midline sphincterotomy, catheter drainage, cutting and draining setons, and advancement flaps. The aim of this study was to evaluate the …

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what does a femoral AV fistula look like?

Q: hello any diagrams/pictures on the internet?i have kidney disease.

A: It will look a lot like an arm fistula. Medium to large “rope” visible through the skin. The prominence will vary greatly from patient to patient.

How Does a Fistula Work?

Q: Hi Everyone! I have recently been placed on dialysis since I have been plauged with kidney ailements and I have been told that in order to recieve treatment, I will have to have something called a Fistula put in my arm so that I can be attatched to the dialysis machine. What exactly is a Fistula and how does it work? Is it painful to have one? Please help me! Thank you!

A: A fistula is what your vascular surgeon constructs by joining an artery to a vein. It keeps a direct opening to your veins. This allows an even greater amount of blood to pass through the vein and allows your dialysis to proceed efficiently. In the weeks after surgery, the fistula begins to mature. The vein increases in size and may look like a cord under your skin. The whole process of maturation, which is a beneficial feature that permits the blood flow to increase in the fistula, typically takes 3 to 6 months. Some fistulas may take as long as a year or more to develop fully, but this is unusual. Once matured, a fistula should be large and strong enough for dialysis technicians and nurses to insert the large dialysis needles easily. If it fails to mature in a reasonable period of time, however, you may need another fistula.Here is some copy and paste-Typically you will have the procedure on an outpatient basis. Most often, you will first be sedated and then your surgeon will numb the area where the fistula or graft will go. In some cases, your anesthesiologist may give you supplemental sedation or put you to sleep.Depending upon the quality of your artery and vein, your surgeon will try to construct the fistula with one incision using the forearm of the arm that you do not use as frequently. For example, if you’re left handed, your physician will place the fistula in your right arm, if possible. To perform the surgery, your physician joins a large vein under the skin to an artery nearby. The physician divides your vein and sews it to an opening made in the side of the artery. As a result, the blood flows down the arteries into the hand, as usual, and also some of this faster moving blood flows into the veins that lead back to your heart. The blood that normally traveled in your divided vein goes back to the heart through other veins, and there is usually plenty of blood remaining in your artery to supply your hand.If you cannot receive a fistula because the vein is too small or blocked, your physician may construct a graft using a tube of man-made, plastic material. Less commonly, your physician may also choose to use a piece of a vein from your leg or a section of artery from a cow as alternative graft materials. Your physician sews the graft to one of your veins and connects the other end to an artery. Your physician may place the graft material straight or form a loop under the skin either in your lower arm, upper arm, or less commonly in your leg.The AV fistula is considered the best long-term vascular access for hemodialysis because it provides adequate blood flow, lasts a long time, and has a lower complication rate than other types of access. If an AV fistula cannot be created, an AV graft or venous catheter may be needed.

My Vet told me my German Shepherd has Perianal Fistulas. Has any dog owners dealt with this in their GSD/Dog?

Q: My 5 y/o Female GSD has been having problems licking her anal area for a few weeks, and, finally I took her to the Vet as it was bothering her more. He was in a hurry that day and had a flight to catch, but, did determine that she had Perianal Fistulas and gave me Anti-Biotics x 3 weeks. Since I had brought in my Female Rottweiler for her due shots as well and my GSD was 2nd seen, he was in a rush of sorts, and didn’t learn too much about Perianal Fistulas in GSDs, but, now with what I have read, it is rather deep concerning for me. If you have had a dog with this condition, how did your dog do in receovering? And, what type of treatment did your dog receive? How bad was your dog’s Perianal Fistulas?I’m concerned, and almost wish they had some form of Canine Preparation-H suppositories or something that could ease her discomfort. Although she is not constantly licking, when it does bother her, I can see her level of agony and frustration. Please Share. Thanks!Thanks Sandy for sharing. I appreciate your answer!Thanks to you three for your answers. “Chetco” – I appreciate your desire to give references, but, that is not what I sought. I was seeking owners that had experienced this condition with their dog and how they personally handled it and how, more or less; they treated it and how the dog recovered. The question(s) I asked was pretty precise. I was surprised that since you are the Top Answerer in the “Dogs” section and a Dog Breeder since 1968, that you have not experienced this with one of your dogs or had first hand knowledge. Anyway; with this said, I am pretty good at finding references, but, I wanted an Owner’s candid views of their experience with PF. These are the types of views that reference sites don’t share or reveal. Thanks to all! I appreciate each contribution regradless.

A: My understanding (from what the vet told me with our dog) is that the fistulas start with an infection in an intestinal pocket or fold. The fistula is created when the white blood cells that are fighting the infection create a canal as they work their way out of the body. As such, the fistula and the underlying infection can be very deep. Also, the infection is often started in an area with less than optimal blood flow. As a result, these infections can be difficult to treat with antibiotics. My experience: My Irish Setter (Cody) developed fistulas at age 11 and at the same time was also experiencing other severe health problems. Antibiotics were not successful and we ultimately put him to sleep. You have a younger (and surely stronger) dog. I am guessing that her prognosis and ultimate outcome will be much better than Cody’s. Good luck!