N82: Fistulae involving female genital tract
N82.3: Fistula of vagina to large intestine
The vagina is tubular and leads from the outside to the uterus.
The large intestine (colon) is like an upside down U in the abdomen. The first part lies in the lower right corner of the abdomen. Then it continues upwards and runs across from right to left. Then it descends again. There then follows an S-shaped part located on the bottom left side of the abdomen, which then merges into the rectum. The rectum is the last section of the large intestine (colon).
A fistula may develop between two organs following surgery or injury, for example. It may also develop in the case of persistent inflammation.
This opening can cause various symptoms. You may have pain at the affected site. Air or intestinal contents are sometimes released through the vagina. The fistula may also become inflamed. In that case you may have a high temperature, and pus may appear in the fistula.
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