What is a fistula in the navel? A fistula is a non-natural connecting passage between a hollow organ such as the intestine and another hollow organ or the body surface, for example at the navel. The fistula is a thin tube lined with surface cells (epithelium). If the origin of the fistula is in the … Fistula at the navel
Complications A fistula at the navel, which emerges from the bladder, may be present in newborns. During the development of the child in the womb, there is a temporary connection between the fetal bladder and the navel (Urachus). However, this normally recedes and closes. In the case of an abnormal development, however, the passage can … Complications | Fistula at the navel
Can a fistula also heal itself? A fistula in the bowel usually cannot heal on its own. Only an acute inflammation of the fistula tract can at best heal without therapy (by the body’s own defense system). However, a fistula that is conspicuous by its symptoms, for example in the context of an inflammation, should … Can a fistula also heal itself? | Fistula at the navel
