...surgical interventions, such as bowel resection or bypass surgery * Evaluating the extent of abdominal injuries, such as trauma or bleeding * Guiding interventional procedures, such as angioplasty or stenting...
...depending on their location. Common causes include: * Inflammatory bowel disease * Crohn’s disease * Surgery * Trauma * Radiation therapy **Diagnosis:** Internal fistulas are diagnosed through a combination of...
...due to: * Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) * Diverticular disease * Crohn’s disease * Ulcerative colitis * Radiation therapy * Trauma **Diagnosis and Treatment:** Fistula diagnosis typically involves a physical...
...bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease) * Diverticular disease * Trauma **Types:** * **Terminal colostomy:** The entire colon is bypassed. * **Loop colostomy:** Only a portion of the colon...
...UTIs. * **Skin irritation:** The discharge from the fistula can cause irritation and redness around the vaginal or rectal opening. * **Constipation or diarrhea:** Alterations in bowel movements, such as...
...including: * **History and Physical Examination:** Patients with rectovaginal fistula may experience symptoms such as fecal incontinence, vaginal discharge, and pain during bowel movements. A thorough history and physical examination...
...or bowel dysfunction Causes of pelvic floor disorders include: * Childbirth * Aging * Obesity * Chronic coughing or straining * Hysterectomy or other pelvic surgery Treatment options for pelvic...