A fistulotomy is the surgical opening of a fistulous tract. They can be performed by excision of the tract and surrounding tissue, simple division of the tract, or gradual division and assisted drainage of the tract by means of a seton; a cord passed through the tract in a loop which is slowly tightened over a period of days or weeks. Fistulas can...
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<procedure> Incision or surgical enlargement of a fistula. ... Synonym: syringotomy. ... Origin: fistula + G. Tome, incision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(fis″tu-lot´ә-me) incision of a fistula.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: fis′tyū-lot′ŏ-mē Definitions: 1. Incision or surgical enlargement of a fistula. Synonyms: syringotomy
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fistulotomy Incision or surgical enlargement of a fistula. Fistulas can occur in various areas of the human body, and the location of the fistula influences the necessity of the procedure. Some, such as ano-vaginal and perianal fistuals are chronic conditions, and will never heal without surgical intervention.
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