After complete treatment and cure of fistula, women can become pregnant and have children; the chance of achieving a successful pregnancy ranges from 19% to 29%, 41, 42 and studies conducted in Tanzania 23 and Malawi 25 found that some women have successfully delivered live babies following fistula repair. WhatRead More →
Symptoms of a perilymph fistula PLF are a type of ear damage, and therefore can result in disturbances to both the hearing and balance part of the ear. In other words, PLF can (theoretically) cause hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis as well as various balance disturbances outlined below. How long doesRead More →
Prompt treatment provides the best prognosis for an oronasal fistula. Older, chronic fistulas are difficult to repair and never fully heal on their own. Once we diagnose an oronasal fistula in your pet’s mouth, we formulate a treatment plan. How do you close an Oronasal fistula? Oronasal fistulas must beRead More →
What are the symptoms of TE fistula or esophageal atresia? Frothy, white bubbles in the mouth. Coughing or choking when feeding. Vomiting. Blue color of the skin, especially when the baby is feeding. Trouble breathing. Very round, full stomach. How is a tracheoesophageal fistula diagnosed? How is tracheoesophageal fistula diagnosed?Read More →
Patients with fistulas commonly have a history of a previously drained anal abscess. Anorectal pain, drainage from the perianal skin, irritation of the perianal skin, and sometimes rectal bleeding, can be presenting symptoms of a fistula-in-ano. How do you stop a perianal abscess from bleeding? You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol®)Read More →