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A fistula can be caused by an injury, infection or inflammation of the structure in question. A fistula may also be created during a surgical procedure. Some fistulas may be congenital.
Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Fistula) that could possibly cause Fistula includes:
To research the causes of Fistula, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Fistula:
Causes of Types of Fistula: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Fistula:
Other conditions that might have Fistula as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Fistula. Our database lists the following as having Fistula as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Fistula as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Fistula. Our database lists the following as having Fistula as a symptom of that condition:
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