Dr Sadiya Nasir first joined FIGO in 2013 as the first fellow to graduate from the fistula surgery training programme.

Secondary aortoenteric fistula (SAF) is an uncommon but very important complication of abdominal aortic reconstruction. The complication often occurs months to years after aortic surgery.

Crohn’s disease can cause anal fistulas, which are tunnels that go from your anus to the surface of the skin around your anus. They usually begin as an infection in one of your anal glands and can ...

"After the surgery, I came out well. I thank God I'm here and well. If you have any fistula issues, come and get help at Bomu," she urges. Despite the ridicule and discrimination from her ...

After abscess or fistula surgery, your discomfort should be mild and you can expect to lose only a minimal amount of time at work or school. The following can help ease any discomfort you might ...

1 The reasons for fistula persistence after the plug procedure remain unanswered. Potentially, one reason could be the fact that plug procedures do not involve the removal of all epithelial or ...

Vesicovaginal fistula surgery is usually an outpatient procedure ... You will continue to see your surgeon regularly after surgery. Your surgeon will monitor your healing and manage any complications ...

The infection and resulting fistula create a continuous channel that can be both uncomfortable and concerning. Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the fistula and address the underlying ...

Therefore, in 21.0% (n = 26) of the cases, a clinically relevant pancreatic fistula occurred. The mean postoperative stay was significantly higher after grade B/C fistula (26.3 days) compared with ...

Patients with suspected colovesical fistula often undergo a series of expensive diagnostic tests and procedures, each of which have limitations. No consensus exists on the best approach to diagnosis.