Anatomical Abnormality
vaginal fistula
vag·i·nal fis·tu·la [ vaj-uh-nl fis-choo-luh ]
Subclass of:
pathologic fistula;
Vaginal Diseases
Definitions related to vaginal fistula:
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An abnormal anatomical passage that connects the VAGINA to other organs, such as the bladder (VESICOVAGINAL FISTULA) or the rectum (RECTOVAGINAL FISTULA).NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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An abnormal communication between the vagina and another organ or cavity.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The presence of a fistula of the vagina.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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A disorder characterized by an abnormal communication between the vagina and another organ or anatomic site.Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse EventsU.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
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A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening that connects your vagina to another organ, such as your bladder, colon or rectum. Your doctor might describe the condition as a hole in your vagina that allows stool or urine to pass through your vagina.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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