internal fistula

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in·ter·nal fis·tu·la

a fistulous passage connecting hollow viscera.

an abnormal passage between two internal organs or structures.

(in-tĕr'năl fis'tyū-lă)

Abnormal passage between hollow viscera.

An abnormal passageway connecting two or more internal parts of the body. A fistula not opening on to the surface of the skin.

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9 The Ligation of internal Fistula Tract (LIFT Procedure) needs high expertise with success rate ranging from 57% to 95%.

Computed tomography showed a heterogeneous right renal mass with a staghorn stone that had invaded the duodenum and caused an internal fistula.

In the case of Abdullah Kamel, he had severe internal fistulas that were causing obstruction in the last section of his small bowel and large bowel.