A fistula is an abnormal pathway connection between a hollow body cavity, such as the bladder, and another hollow organ or the surface of the body.

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormality of blood vessels, consisting of a direct connection between an artery and a vein.

A fistula allows urine, feces, and/or gas to pass through the vagina and can be difficult to correct. Fistulas develop for a variety of reasons including childbirth, surgical complications, inflammatory …

Mount Sinai’s colon and rectal surgeons have extensive experience in benign (non-cancerous) conditions occurring in the anus and rectum, including hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, and anal fissures. …

Arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a direct connection between an artery and a vein. We prefer this approach if possible because as the fistula gets bigger and stronger, we can use it to perform dialysis for years …

Mount Sinai Health System offers patients the full range of clinical care specialties and treatments, as well as a vast network of facilities.

A fistula is a passageway between two areas of the body that shouldn’t have one. Women are most likely to have fistulas between the vagina and rectum (called a rectovaginal fistula) or between the …

Excessive bleeding Fistulas, or opening between two organs, including from the vagina to the urinary tract (vesicovaginal fistula) or from the vagina to the rectum (colovaginal fistula) Hysterectomy, …

Anal cancer Anal fistula, abscess, and fissures Colon cancer Constipation Diarrhea Diverticulitis Diverticulosis Fecal incontinence Hemorrhoids Inflammatory bowel disease Rectal cancer Pilonidal …

The expert team of fistula specialists at Mount Sinai offers a wide range of treatment options for comprehensive fistula care.