Anatomical Abnormality
vaginal fistula
vag·i·nal fis·tu·la [ vaj-uh-nl fis-choo-luh ]
Subclass of:
pathologic fistula; Vaginal Diseases
Definitions related to vaginal fistula:
  • An abnormal anatomical passage that connects the VAGINA to other organs, such as the bladder (VESICOVAGINAL FISTULA) or the rectum (RECTOVAGINAL FISTULA).
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • An abnormal communication between the vagina and another organ or cavity.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The presence of a fistula of the vagina.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
  • A disorder characterized by an abnormal communication between the vagina and another organ or anatomic site.
    Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
    U.S. National Institutes of Health, 2021
  • A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening that connects your vagina to another organ, such as your bladder, colon or rectum. Your doctor might describe the condition as a hole in your vagina that allows stool or urine to pass through your vagina.
    Mayo Clinic
    Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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